You know you're a mommy when... (7.17.11)

while relaxing to the sounds of Enya in a dimly-lit room after finally cashing in your Mother's Day gift certificate for a much-needed massage, you suddenly feel the urge to say out loud, "this little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home..." when the massage therapist touches your toes.

Conversations with Andrew - Broken record

Andrew: Mommy, can I have a cheese sandwich?

Me: Yes, Bud.  I'm making it right now.

Andrew: Can I have a cheese sandwich?  Can I have one?

Me: Yes, it's coming.

Andrew: Can I have a cheese sandwich?  Can I have a cheese sandwich? Can I have a cheese sandwich? Can I have a cheese sandwich? Can I have a cheese sandwich? Can I have a cheese sandwich? Can I have a cheese sandwich...

Me: Andrew, Mommy heard you.  I'm making it for you... see? You don't need to keep asking.

Andrew: Mommy.... can I keep asking?  Can I keep asking?  Can I keep asking?  Can I keep asking?  Can I keep asking?  Can I keep asking?

Conversations with Andrew - Ainsley's Birthday

As we were sitting down to our dinner of mac 'n cheese and hot dogs in honor of Ainsley's first birthday...

Me: We're having some of Ainsley's favorite foods tonight since it's Ainsley's birthday.

Andrew:  Yes!  It's Ainsley's birthday today!

Me:  It sure is.  We're celebrating when Ainsley was born and became part of our family.  She was just a little tiny baby when she was born.

Andrew:  And now she's a little tiny Ainsley!