Let's Make a Deal

After dinner I offered Paxton and Benjamin popsicles. Benjamin took me up on the offer, but Paxton declined, stating that he would rather play Plants vs Zombies. Later this evening after bath, teeth-brushing, stories, and lights out, Paxton asked for his popsicle. I told him no, and he proceeded to throw an incredible tantrum. After about 5-7 minutes of several bouts of crying Paxton decides its time to bargain...

Paxton: Mommy, I'll make you a deal. If you let me have a popsicle, I'll go home with you tomorrow.

Taxonomy

(Paxton is drawing in a "How to Train Your Dragon" coloring book.)

Paxton: This dragon has a big tail. Daddy, where is my tail?

Joshua: You and I don't have a tail, Paxton.

Paxton: Why not?

Joshua: People just don't have tails. Monkeys have tails.

Paxton: And lions?

Joshua: Yup. And cats and dogs. But people don't have tails.

Paxton: Why not?

Joshua: That's just the way God made us.

Paxton: Yeah. Because we ALREADY have something else to poop out of.

One for the Gan Teachers

On Fridays, Paxton and Benjamin stay home with Gackie while Josh and I go to work and Josh goes to the gym after...

Benjamin: You at work today Mommy?

Mommy: Yes Ben. Were you at work today?

Benjamin: (smiling) No. (To Daddy) You weren't here either Daddy.

Mommy: Where was Daddy, Ben?

Benjamin: He was at the mini-gym.

And They Call It Bella Notte

Paxton and Ben have recently become huge fans of the cartoon Animaniacs. While walking to dinner after finishing an episode where a Godfather character eats a strand of spaghetti with Dot ala Lady & the Tramp, Paxton gave me this recap...

Paxton: (Still laughing as he walks away from the TV) They were eating spaghetti and kissed eachother. And they're not married.

Not a Chance

On the 18 1/2 hour drive home from Alabama this past Saturday, Paxton had this to stay after hour 11...

Paxton: I like long drives. Can we move to a new house so we can have a longer drive to school?

Medical Treatment

After a fight where Benjamin has thrown a train at Paxton, Benjamin sat in time out until he calmed down and then went to apologize and play with Paxton.

Benjamin: I'm sorry Paxton.

Paxton: Benjamin, can you please go back in the other room? I need to concentrate on making my foot feel better.

Anatomy Lesson

While at lunch today Benjamin and I were coloring with the crayons graciously provided by On the Border...

Benjamin: Draw a picture of Mommy.

Mommy: Okay Benjamin. (Mommy begins to draw an incredibly accurate stick figure)

Benjamin: I draw your pinga mommy.

Mommy: No Benjamin, mommy doesn't have a pinga.

Benjamin: No, I draw your pinga.

Paxton: (Exasperated) No Benjamin. Don't draw mommy's pinga. You have to draw her yoni.