The bedtime routine

Since transitioning Kinley to her "big bed" a few months ago, we have had the same routine.  Milk, story, brush teeth, prayers, then either mommy or daddy sings 2 songs and lays by her for a few minutes.  Then, either mommy or daddy announces some lame excuse as to why they need to leave the room, such as, need to go potty, brush my teeth, get ready for bed, put my jammies on, etc.  Last night was my lucky night to lay by her.  After I made my escape from her room, I went downstairs to chat with Rich.  I had been downstairs for maybe 20 minutes when I heard Kinley crying.  When I went to check on her, this is what she had to say.

Me:  What's the matter?

Kinley:  I need you to sleep with me.

Me:  You do?

Kinley.  Yes.  I am crying.  And I have big tears in my eyes.  And my nose is stuffy and itchy.  I need medicine.

Me:  (knowing that Kinley has been showing some allergy symptoms, promptly went to the medicine cabinet for some medicine)  Here you go sweetie.

Kinley:  (immediately gulping down the medicine) Aaaahhhh!  All better.

She then laid down and went straight to sleep.  I am now on search for medicine for myself that works as quickly and effectively as hers.

Insults from a 2 year old

Kinley and I ran to the grocery store this morning and had an uneventful trip.  After pulling into the garage and taking Kinley out of her car seat, we had the following exchange.

Kinley: Hey mommy, you stupid.

Me:  (hoping I had heard wrong) What did you say?

Kinley:  (with a big smile) Mommy, you stupid.

Me:  Kinley, that is a naughty word.  We don't call people stupid.  Do you understand?

Kinley:  Ok stupid.

This quickly led my brain to three major problems with this exchange.  First, how very rude to call your mother stupid.  Second, where on earth did she learn that?  Third, how do I keep from totally laughing?  I mean the "ok stupid", pretty funny.

I'm hoping that she doesn't really know what "stupid" means and that it was not actually meant to be an insult.  We still had a good discussion about why we shouldn't call people stupid and how it makes them sad.  As pay back, I will post some semi embarrassing pictures of Kinley that I will hope will come back to haunt her when she is in high school.

Kinley's Maverick look, ponty tail with these 1980's style sunglasses

Kinley is currently going through a "glove phase". She wears them all the time.

Cute hats

I have decided that I want to learn how to make these cute hats I keep seeing around.  I am in search of a pattern to knit or crochet some of these hats.  I know, about half of you just fell out of your chairs with shock.  And no, I do not know how to knit or crochet, but my mom does and she's going to teach me.  I figure it's about time I learn how to do something "domestic" or "crafty".  Do any of you fellow bloggers know where I might find such a pattern?  If so, I'd be ever so appreciative if you'd send it my way.