Mind of a Tiger

Simon: "I have the mind of a tiger and the stealth of a panther. Why else would I go crazy at night sometimes and mess up my bed? Mind of a tiger, man. "

Simon, trying to figure out why he hasn't had an answer to the fan letter he wrote to his favorite author: "Maybe he's gone and he's not coming back. As in d-e-a-d."
Me: "I really doubt he's dead. Usually when a famous author passes away, you hear about it on the news. "
Simon: "Maybe he lost his pencil! "

Simon: "I just invented a new food. Ready? It's a waffle with syrup and vanilla ice cream on it, all rolled up."

Simon: "Hey, Mom?"
Me: "Yeah, buddy?"
Simon: "I'm glad you're my mom."
Me: "Well, I'm glad you're my son."
Simon: "I'm glad Dad is my dad."
Me: "I'm glad he is too."
Simon: "Can I have another kiss goodnight? The last one didn't take."

Simon was coloring a conquistador mask for history. He said that "nothing says "bold" like periwinkle." I bet he's the first ever periwinkle conquistador.

Flying Blind

Simon: "I don't want to eat this piece of French Toast. It's crippled."
Jeff, looking scandalized: "You can't say that!"
Simon: "Why not?"
Jeff tried to explain why, while I laughed uproariously at his discomfiture. It turns out Simon meant to say "crinkled".

Simon just read Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent by Bill Peet. He excitedly told me that he thinks the ship in the book belongs to Magellan.

Simon, looking for a specific Lego piece: "Excuse me, Mom? I'm flying blind here. "

I told Simon it was time for him to get up and get ready for VBS. He rolled over and sleepily said, "No can do, bro."

Simon: "There are some kids who can't afford toys or food. I want to sell some of my Legos for five or ten cents, and give the money to charity."

Simon: "Do you know what's great? Young love. "
He said this with a goofy look on his face, after sighing.

What Simon Thinks of Jeff and I

WITHOUT ANY prompting, ask your child these questions and write down EXACTLY what they say. It is a great way to find out what they really think. When you re-post put your Child's age.
Simon, Age 7
1. What is something mom always says to you?
"Come on!"
2. What makes mom happy?
"Seeing me happy"
3. What makes mom sad?
"Seeing me sad. "
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
"Making funny faces"
5. What was your mom like as a child?
"Like me."
6. How old is your mom?
"I'd say thirteen or fourteen. "
7. How tall is your mom?
"I'd say fourteen inches".
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
"Make me smile."
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
"Play video games with Dad"
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
"Personality"
11. What is your mom really good at?
"Making me laugh. "
12. What is your mom not very good at?
"Making Dad laugh. "
13. What does your mom do for a job?
"Take care of me. "
14.What is your mom's favorite food?
"Mac & Cheese"
15.What makes you proud of your mom?
"Your good parenting".
16. If your mom were a character, who would she be?
"You would be...I actually kind of see you as...what's the leader of the Penguin's of Madagascar Team? I think it's Rico. Yeah. "
17. What do you and your mom do together?
"Play around. "
18. How are you and your mom the same?
"We both like the same things".
19. How are you and your mom different?
"We also don't like the same things. "
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
"You tell me so".
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
"Um...you just like him. "
22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?
"Home."
23. How old was your Mom when you were born?
"Thirteen"


1. What is something Dad always says to you?
"Hey!"
2. What makes Dad happy?
"Me"
3. What makes Dad sad?
"Me being sad."
4. How does your dad make you laugh?
"He is funny. "
5. What was your dad like as a child?
"Geeky like me."
6. How old is your dad?
"Forty, to be on the safe side."
7. How tall is your dad?
"Same as you"
8. What is his favorite thing to do?
"Make me laugh"
9. What does your dad do when you're not around?
"Play video games with you."
10. If your dad becomes famous, what will it be for?
"His looks, 'cause he's so handsome"
11. What is your dad really good at?
"Okay, I've got it: making me laugh"
12. What is your dad not very good at?
"I don't know."
13. What does your dad do for a job?
"Money stuff."
14.What is your dad's favorite food?
"Mac & Cheese"
15.What makes you proud of your dad?
"His funnyness"
16. If your dad were a character, who would she be?
"He would be Batman or Superman. And I would definitely be Robin"
17. What do you and your dad do together?
"Play video games."
18. How are you and your dad the same?
"We both like video games, and comics, and other geeky stuff. "
19. How are you and your dad different?
"We both like two different things."
20. How do you know your dad loves you?
"He says he does."
21. What does your dad like most about your mom?
"I'm not sure."
22. Where is your dad's favorite place to go?
"Home".
23. How old was your dad when you were born?
"Forty"