“Mama, after I hold on, can I have a blueberry please?”
– Emily, watching Mama make blueberry pancakes

“Hold on.”
– Mama, in the middle of pouring batter into the pan… who suddenly realized what Emily said… and how often I must say that…

“Amanda, what’s it doing outside?”
– Daddy, admiring a terrific thunderstorm through the office window

“It’s kabooming!”
– Amanda, admiring the accompanying sound effects