Who taught her that?

Dad> Natalie, what number comes after 39?

Natalie> Papa, I don't want to have a conversation about that right now.

Character Sandpapering

Child> Can you get me a drink, papa?
I> (Whispering) You forgot the magic word.
Child> Can You get me a drink, papa?
I> I did not hear the magic word.
Child> (Shouting) I WANT MY DRINK!
I> That does not work.
Child> ...
Child> Can you get me a drink, please?
I> Sure!

As you sow, so shall you reap

Months ago I tried to teach Natalie's little brother "The grass is green, the sky is blue, and I love you." It seemed too hard for him, so I let it go. Last night at bed time I said: "I love you." His reply: "The grass is green, ky blue, and I love you."

She wears them at night

Natalie is one of those girls who just loves ballet. At times she must wear a tutu. And we can do her no greater favor than letting her take a ballet class.

Today was the first day of her new class. She was thrilled to wear her new apparel. The whole day she kept her ballet shoes on. She is asleep now, probably dreaming of piques, positions, and pirouettes. She is certainly wearing the right shoes for them ...