a couple whiles

Zoey always combines the phrase a couple minutes and a little while. When she wants to do something for a few minutes she says, "Mommy, can we read books for a couple whiles?" or "Mommy, can you sing to me for a couple whiles?" It is so cute to me that I never correct her.

let's get leavin'

When we are in a hurry to get out of the house, which seems to be every time we try to leave the house, I say to Zoey, "Come on, sweetie; we've got to get goin'!" Tonight, while playing dress up with daddy, I heard her say from the other room, "Come on, sweetie; we've got to get leavin'!" It made me smile the real kind of smile. You know the smile that you can feel on the inside? That kind.

broken tv

While watching tv this morning Zoey yelled from the living room:
Z: Mommy, the tv is broken!
M: What do you mean the tv is broken?
Z: My show turned off! (Getting more upset...) The tv is totally broken!
I came from upstairs and into the living room to see a commercial on the tv.
M: It's not broken. This is just a commercial.
Z: Oh. What's a commercial?

Thank you, DVR and Nick JR. My 3-year old has never seen a commercial until today. LOL.

Oh, boy!

"Mommy, do you know what oh boy means?"

"Um... let me think..."

"I'll tell you.  It means someone made a big mess! Let me show you." [Zoey drops a pile of cards onto the floor.] "Listen... oh, boy! See, that's what it means!"

getting taller

Today at church I was helping Zoey wash her hands in the restroom. For the first time Zoey was able to reach the faucet without any assistance. I said, "Zoey, you're getting so tall!" In an exasperated tone Zoey exlaimed, "Yes, I am. Now would you PLEASE stop being sad about it?!?"

halloween

Z: Mommy, I want to be a mermaid for Halloween!

M: Hmm... that's a great idea. I wonder where we could find a mermaid costume?

Z: Um, at the mermaid store!

Note: What Zoey wants to be for halloween changes almost daily. Her ideas include (so far): a rooster, a tree, Boots, a princess, a baby, and (this is my favorite) a towel.

my best

I'm not sure exactly when Zoey started saying this, but one day she exclaimed, "Mommy, you're my best!" Now she uses it all the time for people, toys, and food. Like as in, "Marshmayos are my best!" Instead of favorite or best [insert noun] she uses just best and we love it. In fact, now we all use it (all as in Daddy, Mommy, and Zoey).