Should I Shave my Goatee?

During the last week and a half, I began growing a goatee.  It's been almost ten years since I've had any facial hair, so this is completely new to the girls.  

I asked Katie if I should keep my goatee or shave it off. 

She responded, "Well, it's your decision.  But, just so you know, you look awkward.  And it feels disgusting.  But it's your decision."

A Tinch of Snow!

It's snowing!  

Elizabeth explained that we will be getting a tinch of snow today.

Ummm...Elizabeth, do you mean an "inch" of snow?

No, she repeated, a TINCH of snow.

What is a "tinch of snow"?

Elizabeth explained that this is when we get somewhere in between a teensy bit of snow and an inch of snow.

So, we should be getting about a tinch of snow today.  Maybe more.

Get Dressed

Wife just handed Elizabeth her clothes with instructions to go into the bathroom and get dressed.  

Two minutes later, Elizabeth comes out almost completely naked.  But she turned every article of clothing into a hat that she has on her head.

Elizabeth proudly announced, "I did it!  All of my clothes are on me!  And I'm even fully dressed.  Look, I'm wearing a smile!!!"

Best. Parents. Ever.

Elizabeth was at a friend's house yesterday on a play date.  We'll call the friend Jane.  Elizabeth had the following conversation with Jane's parents:

"Last night, I woke up and I was thinking in bed.  I was thinking about how Jane has the best parents ever.  Then I realized that she doesn't because I have the best Mom and Dad ever.  But after my Mom and Dad, you guys are the best."

A Moment in Elizabeth's Mind

Five year old Elizabeth was working on a craft making a prayer journal at church and she wrote some letters across the top: E V O L.

We had this conversation. 

Me: "Elizabeth, what did you write?

Elizabeth: "E V O L."

Me:  "Ummm....why?"

Elizabeth: "That's 'love' backwards."

Me: "You're right.  It is."

Elizabeth: "Do you know what an upside down L is?"

Me: "What?'

Elizabeth: "The number 7."

Me (thinking): "Yep, you're right."

Elizabeth: "Do you know what an upside down L is backwards?"

Me: "What?"

Elizabeth: "A lower case r."

Me: "Huh."

Elizabeth: "Do you know what an upside down elephant is, dad?"

Me: "No, what?"

Elizabeth: "No one knows, dad.  Elephants are HUGE.  You can't just turn them upside down.  It's a mystery."

Sigh....

Elizabeth: "Daddy, Katie has your phone."

Me: "Yeah, I said she could look at something.  Tell her that her time with my phone is over, and then could you get my phone from her and bring it to me?"

Elizabeth: "Sure."

*** 45 Seconds later ***

Elizabeth: "Dad, I told Katie to give me your phone, and she wouldn't give it to me.  I even tried hitting her and punching her and kicking her and pinching her...she still wouldn't give me your phone."

I'm hoping this will be a really funny memory to share with the girls in a few years.