Overheard in the Kitchen

Bubba: Mom, how many molecules long is our house?

Pause.

Bubba: Over inthinity?

Overheard in the Parking Lot

After I had 'stolen' a piece of gum from 'her' pack of gum, just purchased.

Sissy: I am so MAD at you, MOM.

Pause.

Sissy: I mean, you ARE my favorite mommy, but I STILL did NOT want to share my gum with you!

Overheard in the Bedroom

Sissy comes in after a night's sleep.

Mama: Hey girl, did you sleep good?

Sissy: Uh hmm.

Mama: Did you have sweet dreams?

Sissy: NO.

Mama: No? How come?

Sissy: Because I used dem all up. I don't have any dweams weft.

Overheard in the Car

Mom: So remember, guys, tomorrow you get to go on your adventure to stay with Grandpa and Grandma one night and with the cousins one night.

Bubba: WHAT?! Tomorrow? I don't want you to leave on your trip tomorrow!!

Sissy: But Bubba, dey HAVE to weave tomorrow.

Bubba: But WHY?! (crying)

Pause.

Sissy: Because...I need a bwake fum dem!

Momma: You need a break from Dad and I?

Sissy, with serious look on her face, nods her head resolutely.

Overheard in the Living Room

Sissy: "Mom, I need a REAL magic wand where the sparkles come out ... and the sparkles stick on everything!"