(Thanks to Arun at The Parenting Pit for this great writing idea!)
What they are saying:
M: “I’m not a boy. I’m a superhero!”
J: “Boobies are good for me.” “No kisses. Just hugs.” “It’s not a tushie. It’s a butt.”
What they love doing:
M: Playing with superheros. Watching superhero movies. Telling his sister what to do, and getting frustrated when she wants to do it her own way. Reclaiming his spot in the family bed, and loving the cuddling. Inventing new superpower abilities and …

Arp tells me that he’s tired of using his regular razor and paying all this money to buy the refill blades.  When they run out, he plans to immediately get a straight razor.
Arp: I’m kicking it old school!
Me:  Well, what if you can’t figure out how to use it right?!
Arp: I’m going to figure it out how to use it right or I’m going to die!!!!
Should I be concerned?  Maybe I should invest in some new first aid supplies at the same time?

A little less than a year ago, we took M for his first trip to the Dentist. I wasn’t sure how to pick a dentist at first. Should it be a pediatric dentist? A family dentist? Should I just pick one out of the phone book?
We chose Dr. M because my sister recommended her. I was told that she was very nice and friendly with the kids, had a very popular office, and the office had lots of “stuff” to entertain the kids. I guess …

I think we are in trouble this year. Last night, as I cuddled with M when he was going to sleep, we talked about Santa and Christmas. He is so excited about Christmas this year! But the thing that I am worried about is that he is determined this year to see Santa and to verify that the reindeer actually fly. I told him that we would be sleeping when Santa comes, but he confided to me that he planned to stay up and peek out …