September 09, 2008

omnivore's dilemma

Mid-game, Madeline brings her Candyland card a little closer to her face and scrutinizes the little rectangle of cardboard. "This card has chew marks!" she exclaims.

I reply that there's only one person in our family who tries to eat cardboard. She nods, and then to my dismay adds, "and fingernails and toenails and my hair!"

Oh yum.

Sep 9, 2008 4:28:27 AM | preschooler attacks!, Quotable Madeline

4 Comments

nonlineargirl

Ew.

I am just now getting Ada to not drink bathwater. WHY would anyone want to drink warm, soapy, dirty water (probably with a dash of pee)?

Posted by: nonlineargirl | September 10, 2008 at 12:38 PM

Julie.

Tell M that there are new chew marks on my lego as well.

Posted by: Julie. | September 10, 2008 at 06:37 PM

Alexandra

What a classic thing to say. I love it!

Posted by: Alexandra | September 10, 2008 at 06:52 PM

kayla

totally great blog i love it keep up the great work

Posted by: kayla | October 23, 2008 at 10:53 AM

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