Gemma

#1

It was cold here last week and john went out to wait for the big kids at the bus stop. Gemma stay snuggled up with me on the couch.

When John walked in, all bundled up, Gemma started to giggle.

"Daddy! You have on your ear muffins!"


#2

I was tucking Gemma in this weekend. I read her a book while snuggled up in her bed as our usual custom requires. We sang our song and then I kissed her goodnight.

As I got ready to leave her room, Gemma sat up in bed.

Gemma: wait! Wait mom!
Mom: what is it?
Gemma: I need ...something
Mom: (clearly, this is a delay tactic). What is it you need?
Gemma: I have a question.
Mom: okay- one question
Gemma: ummm.....ahhhh....um.. (Looks around, clearly she is not prepared for this conversation and she is making it up as she goes. After several long moments, she finally answered). Why people walk on their feet?
Mom: (totally out of the blue, this question makes me laugh). Well, we walk on our feet because it would be hard to walk on our hands. Can you walk on your hands?
Gemma: (giggles) noooo
Mom: goodnight Gemma. I love you.

#3

The kids were up playing duplo blocks this morning in the living room. By early, I mean before 7 on a weekend. I heard some raised voices in a disagreement. It was too warm in my bed, I was still sleepy, and the argument wasn't heated enough to pull me out of bed.

Suddenly, running feet. Then Gemma appeared at the side of the bed.

Gemma: I have problem!
Mom: oh? What is the problem?
Gemma: William and Numna not share Legos with me. I want all pink Legos and they not share them to me.
Mom: oh? Hmmm?
Gemma: mama! Get up!! You come with me. You tell William and Numna no no! You tell them no no and share with Gemma! Come on mom!

She wandered away, and I meant to follow. I just wasn't quick enough. A minute later, she was back at my bedside.

Gemma: mom! Get up! I hungry! I want cereal in a bowl.
Mom: ok. Here I come.
Gemma: this cereal. I want this cereal. ( Gemma hands me a giant Costco sized box of cereal)
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