sage says...and nora too

to naughty nora: "i'm just tired of saying no to whatever things you are doing"

sage has had imaginary "children" for over a year now, but announced to me one morning: "i'm not a mom anymore. my children were stoled. i wanted to share them with other people who haven't had kids in a long time. i wanted to serve others."

when asked what she wants to be when she grows up: "well, a snowman builder, a scientist, a surfer, a cook, a swimmer, and probably a driver."(we raise ambitious girls over here)

sage's favorite game to play is always traveling. she packs a mean suitcase and builds a pretend airplane seat and knows the drill. overheard this morning: "nora, we need to get our passports. do you have your visa? because we're going to brazil. after we do security, i'll buckle your seat belt on the plane."

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nora has really come into her own and her little remarks make me laugh daily. she can be snarky and stubborn, but melt you with her sweetness 1.2 seconds later. it's pretty skillful, actually.

me: "what did you learn about in nursery today?"

n: "things"

me: "what things?"

n: "bubbles, puzzles, blankets..."

randomly, in the car: "mama, what does exactly mean?"

when asked to put her clothes on: "unfortu-wut-ly, i can't."

me: "are you ready for a nap?"

n: "no, i'm ready for disneyland."

me: "how much do you love me?"

n: "uh....uh...um...um...one."

me: "did you snuggle with me last night?"

n: "yeah, but i really want to snuggle with grandma..."

me: "nora, are you going to be a difficult teenager?"

n: "yeah, but i'm going to be a teenage mutant ninja turtle. i'll be orange and you can be purple."