?Habla Spanish?

Elaina: (staring at the jar of salsa) - Why does it say 'verde'?
Me: Well, what does 'verde' mean?
Elaina: It means green...
Me: There, you go...it's green salsa
Elaina: Well then why does it just say salsa?
Me: Salsa is a Spanish word too, it mean sauce.
Elaina to Humberto: Is she right?

It's hard to earn credibility in our house!

Disney?

At breakfast this morning...

Elaina: I am saving my tooth fairy money for vacation
Me: Oh, are you going to take Daddy to Disney, he's always wanted to go there.
Elaina: No, he'll want me to ride that one ride and be around that creepy mouse.
Me: creepy mouse? Mikey?
Elaina: Yes, he's creepy and he has a big head...like Dora.

It's Friday, Uh oh...

In the car driving to Wal-mart...

Me: Do you guys want to do movie & popcorn Friday?
Y: But it's only Thursday
Me: I thought that yesterday was Wednesday too, but it wasn't.  Today really is Friday!
Elaina: *Gasp* Oh no, I'm wearing Tuesday panties!

Stranger Danger

This weeks writing is about dangerous bad guys, imaginary dogs and the never ending pursuit of band-aides...

A Stranger by Elaina De Santiago

One morning I was playing with my dog.  Then saw a STRANGER! I ran.  I ran to my Grams.  She called 9-1-1.  The stranger went to jail.  I got a band-aide because the stranger scratched me. And I hope that stranger is gone forever.

(Amen)

If I Had One Wish

If I had one wish, it would be to be a dog. Don't have to brush my teeth.  Don't have to go to school.  I get to run when ever I want. I would have a lot of energy but BEST of all I would get to have food when ever I want.  I really wish I was a dog.  I could go WOOF!

Her poor teacher...

Just received the following email from Elaina's teacher: Elaina came up to me today and said her throat felt funny. She claimed it was probably a "hairball".

My baby brother, Pickle