My four-year-old says a lot of funny things. So many, in fact, that I started a semi-regular facebook status update series entitled “Ruby Quote of the Day,” which is very popular amongst my friends and family. A few of my favorites are “I just bounced this ball so high it went up to God’s chest!” and “Dad! Baby Emergency! Edward is getting his self all bonked up!” Sometimes, however, there are too many funny quotes in one day to post, or the crazy conversations are too long to post as a quick status update. While driving to my mother’s house yesterday, three such instances occurred, which seemed to me to be just about the right amount of material for a blog post. So here are a few of the things that Ruby and I spoke about in the car.
Ruby: Do you think we might ever see an angel someday?
Me: Oh, well, maybe we will. Angels are all around us.
Ruby: Oh good. Then we can catch it and get three wishes!
Me: Ummm……I think you are thinking of something else…
Ruby: Too bad they have so much camouflage power…
Edward: Uh oh!
Me: Ruby, why is he saying uh oh?
Ruby: Oh, he’s sad cause he’s not doing anything naughty right now.
Me: I don’t think that’s it. Did he spill his drink?
Ruby: Actually, I think he’s just talking to his hand.
Me: Ok, as long as he’s not spilling his drink.
Ruby: No, he can’t spill his drink, because he already dumped it out into his lap a long time ago!
Ruby: Dad! What’s your favorite song?
Me: Oh, I don’t know.
Ruby: Well, which songs do you like?
Me: I like lots of songs.
Ruby: And which one do you like the best?
Me: Oh, I can’t decide.
Ruby: Is your brain turned off or something?! Just pick one!