Tattoos

When I went to get Josie after her nap the other day I was surprised to see not only her in the bed but also a small collection of markers and some paper.  I asked her what she was doing and she said projects.  It wasn't until I went to pick her up that I noticed her arms.  I said, "What is that?" Her response, "What? They are just tattoos.  See this one is polka dots and this one is a rainbow."  All I could do was shake my head.  We have since had the discussion that markers are for papers and not for arms. Also, that tattoos are for grown ups.

Connections

I love how the mind of a youngster makes connections.
Josie: Mom, can I have the grilled chips?
Me: What chips do you want?
Josie: The chips that are grilled.
Me: I don't know what chips you mean. Show me.
She points to the barbeque chips. Oh right, the grilled chips. 
Sure you can have those.

159 1/2 Primasing Ave.

Josie has a new dwelling out back and she LOVES it!  Uncle Mike and dad put it together for her back in the beginning of May (yes, I am that far behind). Anyway, she plays kitchen for long periods of time.  One day she announced that it was a great house but it was missing a barbeque.  Well, she didn't really need one but I thought it would be a cute addition so after a week of having good days at school and doing all the things she is supposed to so we can get out on time in the morning we picked out a barbeque. We also added a garden off to the left.  Nothing is growing yet but we have high hopes. Regardless she is now all decked out and ready to entertain.

Because You Love Me

Tonight Josie and I were discussing what book to read:Me: It needs to be a short book because we are running late tonight.
Josie: How about you read a piece of a long book?
Me: Okay, that sounds fair. I will read a part of a long book.
Josie: Well, I have an idea. How about you read all of a long book because you love me.

How does one respond to that?
Conversation continues:
Josie: I want The Little Mermaid. 
Me: I don't want to read that one again. I am sick of that one. Let's pick one we have not read for a while.
Josie: No, I like this one. You come back later after I read it to myself.

Problem solved. :)

So Sweet

The other night while Josie was taking a bath I put my feet in at the end of the tub.  She asked why I did that and I said, "my feet are tired and the warm water feels good."  She then got one of the washclothes and some soap and began to wash and rub my feet.  She said she would put lotion on them later.  I sat there with tears in my eyes giving thanks for such a fantastic kid.

"Oh Darn It"

The Scene: The end of church last Sunday
Josie: Mom why is everyone saying Alleluia so loud?
Me: Because today is the last day we say Alleluia until Easter.
Josie: Why?
Me: Because now we start Lent - the time when we learn about why and prepare for Jesus to die on the cross.
Josie: WHAT? Jesus is going to die - oh no.
Josie to Jay: DAD! DAD! Did you know that Jesus is going to die?
Josie slapping hand to her forhead: OH DARN IT! Jesus is going to die.

The Scene: Coffee hour after church
Nice elderly woman leaning down: Good morning, aren't you cute today.
Josie - still upset: Jesus is going to die.
Nice elderly woman stunned into silence.
Jay: yes, but then he will come back and things will be okay right Josie- (to the woman) she just learned about Jesus dying.

Some Josie Photos

Here are a few photos of what Josie has been up to lately. Enjoy!

Tea parties with mom's tea set from Mrs. Jones.



























Wearing her princess make up and the bow from the chocolate strawberries daddy got her for Valentine's Day.








Dressing up in her pilot uniform.























Flying her "plane" with her passengers.