The adventures of two kiddos, her folks, and a cat The Belle No Longer Stands Alone

We haven't written these down in far too long. Here are some recent Belle quotes and stories.

1. Heresy.

Annabel is in a "why" phase. Everything gets a "Why?", including the answer to a previous Why question. Sarah was explaining to her why smoking was bad for you. Here is the end of their conversation. 

"Why?" 

"Because people breathe air." 

"Why?" 

"Because that's how God made us." 

"Why?" 

"I don't know, Belle. Only God knows." 

Annabel paused, and said, "Or maybe daddy."

2. Mommy (1)

She's 3 now, and potty training, and getting lots of affirmation that she's becoming a big girl. Apparently, she doesn't see a wide difference between being a big girl and being a mommy. Yesterday, we were decorating our Christmas tree, and she broke an ornament. She brought it to me to tell me about it, and I said we'd get a broom. She insisted on helping out (poking at the pieces a bit and then handing the broom to me). After we were done, she said "I'm getting to be a mommy!"

3. Mommy (2)

After dinner last night, she was talking to us about being a big girl, and she said: "I'm getting to be a mommy, and then I will have beer." (Disclaimer: Sarah had no beer last night, being pregnant and all.)

4. Obedience.

A few months ago, at maybe 2.5, Annabel was learning about obedience and discipline, and Sarah praised her for being obedient. Annabel responded with, "It's good to obey. And it's fun to obey!"

5. Dreams?

We aren't sure, but we think she's been having dreams lately. She told us a few weeks ago that Auntie (Steph) was in her room at night and was making scary faces. (Sorry, Steph.) Then tonight, she said that sometimes when she sleeps, she opens her eyes and sees movies and scary things. She started talking about scary movies, and I asked her where she got the idea of scary movies. She didn't really answer, so I asked her who had shown her scary movies. She answered with: "Auntie Becca." Again, no idea about this.

6. Prayer.

Annabel has been helpful in reminding us to pray lately. Before bed most nights, we ask her what we should tell Jesus, and most nights she says: "That I won't fall out of bed." (She went through a rough spell a few weeks ago of falling out of bed a few times a week.)