Quotable EJ

Here are three great quotes from the last three days. Enjoy.

Quote #1: Our family headed out to lunch on Saturday after I had finished work in the morning. On Lakeshore Drive, EJ asked to listen to one of her favorite music CDs. As we were trying to figure out which CD slot that music was in, we came upon the soundtrack to Garden State.

Me: EJ, I'd like to listen to this music. I hope you like it. I know it is not what you asked for, but I think you might like it.

EJ: [Pause] Mom, this sounds good. What is this music called?

Me: The CD is called "Garden State."

EJ: I LOVE STATE MUSIC! This song is really cute.

Quote #2: After lunch, my stomach was not very well, not from the food, but from nerves. I found out earlier in the day that my aunt had passed away, and my tummy is always the first thing to go sour when I'm feeling sad or down. EJ wanted to visit her favorite store, The Land of Nod, on the way home, but I wasn't feeling up to it.

EJ: PLEEAASE, can we just go The Land of Nod?

Me: Sweetie, I'm sorry, but my tummy just isn't feeling well. I thought it would feel better after I ate, but it doesn't.

EJ: For a little bit, I think your tummy would be okay.

Me: EJ, I feel like I might throw up. I need to go home.

EJ: Oh, that's okay, Mom! You can just throw up in The Land of Nod, that would be fine. They have a nice bathroom. It is NO PROBLEM. Can we go now?

Quote #3: Moments ago, after EJ finished her breakfast. She hadn't wanted a drink with her toast, but toast w/peanut butter + no drink = no fun.

EJ: Mom, I'm thirsty now.

Me: Okay, what do you think we should do about it?

EJ: Well, I'd like you to get me a drink, please.

Me: That sounds reasonable.

EJ: Yes, when your kid is thirsty, you can get them a nice drink. That's the true spirit of nature.

Me (giggling): The true spirit of nature? Where did you hear that?

EJ: I made it up in my brain. Nature knows everything, Mom!