http://www.princesslidia.net Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:45:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Often times, Lidia likes to shower with me. I don't mind because this is time that I get to spend with just her--no boys to step on her attention. We  have great conversations in the shower (and plus it is much easier to wash all that hair of hers). This morning, ... http://www.princesslidia.net/2008/07/04/the-naked-truth/ King Daddy informed me of this conversation that began with him and ended with me. L: I have a boo-tay, Daddy. D: Yes, you have a butt. Everyone has a butt. L: And I have a china. But not the boys. <Lidia and Daddy come out of her room, Daddy snickering> L (to Mommy): Mom, ... http://www.princesslidia.net/2008/07/01/no-not-the-good-dishes/ L: Mommy, when I was a baby, you picked me up like the boys? M: Yes, I picked you up a lot! But when the boys are 4 years old, like you, I probably won't be able to pick them up much, either. L: But Daddy can pick me up. . M: Yes, ... http://www.princesslidia.net/2008/06/16/daddy-has-big-power/ Lidia, as she cleaned up her play dough mess today, was heard to sing the following song "I love you, my sweety-pie Mommy Sweety Pie, Sweety Pie Sweeeeeeeeeeeee-teeeeeeeee Piiiiiiiiiie" http://www.princesslidia.net/2007/08/28/melting-mommys-heart/ L: What's your name, Mama? M: Anna Chicquita Banana [This is something I joke with her about often] L: Nooooo, you're Crystal Chicquita Banana! What's my name Mama? M: Hmm, what is your name? L: It's Brapes [Lidia speak for grapes] The boys is oranges and Daddy... Hmmmmm [she makes a scrunched up, thinking face] Daddy ... http://www.princesslidia.net/2007/08/24/our-family-the-fruit-bowl/ The Princess recently drew this little masterpiece on her easel's chalk board. In the center you can see quite clearly the drawing that she labeled as a whale when showing us. 100 While King Daddy and I can sort of see the whale there... We really cannot help ... http://www.princesslidia.net/2007/08/23/a-whale-or-a-microscopic-green-sea-creature/ As the Mommy, I really try to avoid swearing in front of the kids. I am really not much of a swearing person anyhow, but when I am in pain, my brain starts sending things to my mouth that might make a sailor blush. Usually I can intercept if the ... http://www.princesslidia.net/2007/08/23/mini-me/ Today, Lidia was heard to say, "I'm a big kid now, just like my Dad!" http://www.princesslidia.net/2007/07/25/have-truer-words-been-spoken/ As the Princess and King Daddy made cookies today, they were carefully putting a new batch in the oven. From her viewing spot a few feet back, Princess peered into the oven and announced, "It smells dangerous in there!" http://www.princesslidia.net/2007/07/22/ovens/ Lids has been trying on a couple new phrases lately: "You not be kidding me, Mom"   [I believe this is an attempt at "You've got to be kidding me." and "Mom, you crackin' me up." Gee, I wonder where she gets these things... http://www.princesslidia.net/2007/07/18/trying-it-on-for-size/