Julia’s been watching me work in the backyard from patio door the past week or so. On Sunday while we were sitting watching basketball on the couch the following happened:
Julia: I need to go to Home Depot
Aaron: (laughs) You need to go to Home Depot? For what?
Julia: (smiles) Umm…
Aaron: To get some rocks?
Julia: Yes, to get more rocks for the patio (heads for the garage)
Aaron: Are you going to take my truck?
Julia: No…your truck is too big for me. I take Momma’s car
Aaron: (laughs) OK
Julia: I need momma’s keys right now
Aaron: (gets up and gives her the keys)
Julia: Ok, bye Momma and Dadda! I go Home Depot now!
Aaron and Stacey: (laughs) Ok, bye!
Julia: (opens door to the garage, walks to Stacey’s car, tries to put the key in the lock, tries to open the door)
Aaron: Do you need help?
Julia: Yes.
Aaron: (opens passenger side door)
Julia: (crawls into back of car, then to driver’s seat, tries to put keys in ignition) I need help Dadda
Aaron: (puts keys in ignition, decides to end the game at this point)
Later, after a day of lots of cuddles, she tells Stacey that she’s the “bestest Mommy ever”.