Gemma

Gemma is very funny. She daily says things that make us laugh!

1. Gemma came in our room one morning. I pulled her in to bed with me while I woke up to snuggle with me.

She was not excited about the snuggling.

"Mom! Mom! The sun is up! The sun is up! Yoot at the window! See? The sun is up! You get up too!"


2. At dinner recently, one of the kids asked about who had more owies: mommy or daddy.

So, John and I started trading old war stories about our injuries. We talked about what behavior caused the injury and then what the end result was. Gemma became increasingly upset as we talked and laughed about our childhoods. Finally she couldn't take it anymore.

John: and then I needed stitches right here (pointing).

Gemma: no! No, daddy! I was there and I saved you with my super tape! I gave you a big hug!

John: no, I went to the dr...

Gemma: (interrupting) NO! I held your hand and then you were al better! All better!

John: oh. I guess I forgot! You came and helped me up and gave me a hug?

Gemma: yes! Then you are okay daddy!

John: you are right! You came and helped me!

And so it continued. Every injury, Gemma swept in to save us from injury and then accompanied us for medical treatment. Usually, she would go ahead and provide the medical treatment herself.

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