What did you say?

Things I have recently said to my children:

I can appreciate your conviction. But despite what you may think, red, patent-leather heels with a peek-a-boo toe are NOT the best shoe choice for school today. Let's set aside the fact that you have P.E. But it's also 29 degrees outside.

I understand you're hungry, but I don't have any pancakes on me right at this very moment.

Yes, I do think it's time I did something about your over-flowing laundry hamper. Today after school, I will remind you how to use the washer and dryer. Don't get sassy with me, girl! I mean, who do you think you inherited that sassiness from anyway?

So, you would rather cross 1 toy off your wish list to Santa, not play with your toys for a solid week, and let your brother take the blame for something he did not do, rather than simply say, "I did it?"

It's almost 9:00 a.m. Sure, you can have a cookie.

Would you please stop standing on your head and get over here so I can put your hat on?

Do you really expect me to believe that Isaac did that? I mean, even if the boy stacked 3 chairs on top of one another, he still couldn't reach that. Now, let's move on to the truth.

Stop looking at your brother.

Stop shooting the shark.

Give him back his stylus.

Give him back his gingie.

Get in your car seats. Please get in your car seats. Could everyone please get in your car seats? Can anyone hear me?

I don't care what you forgot to get in your room, you're naked. Now, go get in the shower.

Yes, I am very happy you went poo poo in the potty.

What is a sacksie? Does anyone know what a sacksie is?

We're all out of dog bones. Would you like some Goldfish instead?

I personally don't think that's a good flavor combination. But hey, it's your stomach.

How should I know where your purse and baby are? I can barely keep track of where my purse and baby are!

I love you.

I'm proud of you.

I'll miss you.

Have a great day at school.