Kids say the darnedest things...

Here is something I had posted out on Facebook as a "note" on October 16, 2008. I had then posted "comments" on that note with what would have essentially been additional blog posts. I am now deciding to move this to a "proper Blog". I am new to the world of blogging, so this may undergo some iterations, but I intend to have this "main article" and then several posts associated with it. Wish me luck.


All too often, Ella will say something truly wonderful and it just makes me smile. I can ususally remember it long enough to share with a person or two, but, after a while it just becomes a feeling... I know Ella said this cute thing once... oh, what was it... oh well, I don't remember exactly, but I know it was cute.
Since I'm fairly big into facebook at the moment, I've decided to try out capturing some of these gems. Though she amazes me daily, I doubt this will become a daily article. Hopefully I'm able to caputre a thing or two that will bring smiles to me later on. You're welcome to enjoy them too.

October 16, 2008

Setup: Wednesday is choir night. Except, there's no kids choir tonight, but we didn't realize that until we had already taken Ella (age 4) to church. Upon her return home she admitted (in a sad voice) that, "I am disappointed." (I feel sorrow on her behalf, but I can't also help feel a bit of pride at her excellent vocabulary.)
While preparing for bed, after having had some fun activities, in the hopes of improving her mood, she resumed her melancholy whining. At one point she said, "I have a broken heart." Being the reassuring daddy I asked, "can I kiss it?"
"No. You can't kiss a broken heart to make it better." she replied.
"Drat," I thought. "That would have been too easy."
Anyway, on to the quote and the reason for this post.
She's standing by the sink with a big pouty lip, a mournful voice, and very matter-of-factly states:
I have a broken heart.
I miss my mommy.
There's nothing you can do.