June 23, 2007 (Alyssa)

We were driving to Target when we heard Alyssa say from the back seat of the car:

We're sharing our germs!

Then she explained:

Ethan was sucking on his fingers and then I sucked on his fingers. We're taking turns!

June 16, 2007 (Alyssa)

(After dropping off Brian at school, on a Saturday)

Alyssa: I don't think I want to be an optometry student when I grow up.
Carrie: Oh, really? What do you want to be?
Alyssa: Nothing.
Carrie: What about a Mom?
Alyssa: Yeah, I want to be a mom.
Carrie:I'm a mom and I love it!
Alyssa: And I want to be a dog.

June 13, 2007 (Alyssa)

We were talking about boogers and how eating them can make you sick. Carrie told Alyssa that they make you sick because they're dirty and she said:

Can't we just wash them off?

June 13, 2007 (Alyssa)

(at almost five years old)

Mama, where did I grow up at?