We stopped by the Taco Bell for a quick lunch today. Katie was especially conversational. We had all been eating for a couple of minutes and were momentarily quiet. Katie broke the silence by engaging Melissa in a pleasant conversation:
Katie: "So how was your day today, mom?"
Melissa: "It's been a good day."
Katie: "What have you done today?"
Melissa: "Well, I took a shower..."
Katie: "That sounds good. What else have you done?"
Melissa: "I also printed up some Christmas card envelopes and ...."
And Katie seemed genuinely interested in everything Melissa had to say. It's fascinating to hear ourselves through her conversations.
A few minutes later, she engaged Melissa again:
Katie: "Mom, when I was a little girl, I called you "Mommy."
Melissa: "I know. And I wish you'd still call me that now."
Katie: "But I'm a big girl now, and I call you 'Mom.'"
Melissa: "But I wish you'd call me 'mommy.'"
Katie: "When I'm a really big girl, I will call you 'Mother.'"
Melissa: "Oh, boy..."
Jumpin' in the leaf pile
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