The Notebook

About 3 1/2 years ago I started a notebook of our children's sayings. I would jot down things that were hilarious that I knew would be fun to remember when they were older. I keep track of the date, which kid said it and then as close as I can to the actual conversation. For example:


Ronnie asked in February of 2006, "Momma, are there raisins in that apple?" (he saw me cutting apples and was referring to the seeds)


In March of 2006 Ronnie was talking to Nathaniel and said, "Yeah! You did a good job Nathaniel, give me my hand." (He had his hand up waiting on a high-five)


In April of 2007 Nathaniel came out of his room and said, "the light in my room won't come on, we need to get some batteries."


Just this week Eli and Daddy were sitting at the table finishing lunch. Their conversation went something like this, Eli asked, "What's wrong Daddy?" Ron replied, "I've got something stuck in my teeth." Eli, with a very intelligent look on his face, replied, "Oh, you need a poopstick." (He meant a toothpick)


If you have young kids, I highly recommend doing this. We have enjoyed, on several occasions, reading the sayings and remembering the specific incident.