Oops!

So you know those "oops" signs outside of Petsmart?  One day we took AJ to Petsmart.  She had just learned to read so she read the sign.

I guess it made an impression on her because almost 8 months later here we are sitting and playing vet.  The hamster I've brought in to see Dr. AJ is sick and throwing up.  

I tell her I've been feeding the hamster 55 M&Ms a day.  She shakes her head and tells me...

"Oh dear, you shouldn't feed your hamster M&Ms, you should get her hamster food.  So you need to go to Pets...Pets...PetsOops to get the food."

PS: photo is not mine...I just needed a quick photo to explain where she got "oops" from.  

Have you heard the noos?

She wants to be a Noos reporter. Heh.  

The Creeps

AJ got an Edward Gorey sticker book from Emo.  She decided to use them in a book she wanted to make.

She called it "The Creeps in the Studio."  

When she was finished with it, she decided to start another book.

She called it, "The Creeps in the Other House."  

Not bacon

We went to the zoo today.  AJ insisted on stopping at the store.  She was elated to discover they sold crickets. Bacon and cheese flavored crickets to be precise.

She popped a few in her mouth and looked at me.

AJ: mom?

Me: yes?

AJ: these do NOT taste like bacon but they are still delicious!  

Aww...My little bug eater.

Not asleep!

We have a new deal.  AJ gets to stay up and read if she wants.  I no longer feign control over when she actually falls asleep.

However, there is a caveat.  I do have control over when she wakes up.  So she has been mighty tired these past few weeks.  The joy of staying up late and reading still far outweighs the morning grumpies.

Anyhow, today after I woke her up, she tucked the blanket around herself and closed her eyes.

Me: AJ?  Are you asleep? Wake up!!

AJ: *snort* Wha? No! I'm awake!! I was thinking....You know I think with my eyes closed.

Right.  

Love and happiness

AJ: do you know what is the opposite of love and happiness?

Me: hmmm?

AJ: it's fear.  When you're full of fear, you become full of hate and sadness.

Me: O_o  Uhm... You are so right, but where did you learn that?

AJ:  Star Wars.

Of course.  Important life lesson brought to you by Star Wars.  

Ghostbusters

AJ:  mom?

Me: yes?

AJ: don't you think I'd make the perfect little Ray?

Yes, AJ.  You would make a perfect mini Dan Aykroyd.