Out of the mouths of Babes

This summer while driving with my brother-in-law back to the Boise valley from beautiful Mccall, my daughter said something that had me on the edge of my seat. 
You know when kids open their mouths sometimes you just never know what will come out of it and this was definitely one of those times. 

"Mom", she says...

"Yes? "

"There's two places on my body that I like to put Cool Whip! " 

At this point I look over at my brother-in-law and he looks at me with a look of uh oh what's she gonna say next!  We continue to play along and see. 

She continues...

"In my mouth, and on my chin! "

Big smiles and giggles coming from the front and back seat at this point!

Then she feels the need to justify it because of the laughter..

"Mom, you KNOW I love Cool Whip!"   

Tee Hee!  How funny!  I wish I could have bottled up all the things the kids have said over the years and go back down memory lane often for many laughs and smiles.  Unfortunately I don't remember most of the funny things the kids used to say, I know there are so many moments that had all of us in stitches that would be fun to relive over and over again.  

This is from the same little girl that about 7 years ago at the age of 3 proclaimed that "When I grow up, I wanna be a Pig!"  My older 2 were telling what they wanted to be when they grew up and she didn't want to be left out, so she chimed right in... If I remember correctly my oldest wanted to be a house builder, and my son wanted to be a cowboy...The little one once again stole the show with her comment, it happens often with her.  I will miss these days with each of them, they are growing so fast! 

I think through it all I have learned to cherish these precious moments and let these memories reign far and above the rough ones.  Believe me there can be some tough stuff to deal with as a parent, especially as they get older and feel that they know what they need to know before they are ready to handle the realities of life.  Parenting is one of the best things, and one of the hardest things.  I am so glad I chose to take this path, even when you don't know where it will exactly take you.  I think that may be part of the fun, and even the craziness of raising kids. 

They are the best thing we have ever done!  =)