1. Ellie: Mom, you know those orange pinecones in gym class?

Me: You mean pylons?

Ellie: No, I mean pinecones. They’re orange and shaped like cones. Pinecones.

2. Hanna looking into a fish tank: These two must be married. They look exactly alike.

3. Ellie while playing restaurant with me: Here is your dinner, Sir.

Me: I think you mean Ma’am.

Ellie: Oh sorry. Here is your dinner Sir-Ma’am.

Me: No, I’m a lady so you can call me Ma’am.

Ellie: Here’s your dinner Lady-Ma’am (whispering) Sir-Lady.

4. Me to Chloe: Do you know what Chloe? I’ve never heard that before.

Chloe: But you have now?

5. Ellie: Mommy! I just made up a song. Sing along if you know the words.