Conversations with the Children: Motherhood in a Nutshell

Henry: Mo-om, I need [some object that is three feet away that I'm totally capable of getting myself].
Me: It's right there, you can get it.
Henry: But you're my mom.  You just go get stuff.


Me: [teasing Henry]
Henry: Are you teasing me?
Me: Yes.  It's my job.
Henry: No it's not.  Your job is to clean.


Me: [pouring wine at dinner]
Ingrid: Need some wine!