I could probably have a weekly post with the crazy things our kids say these days. This is just a sample; I mainly want to write these down here so I won’t forget them. And I make no apologies for the syrupy nature of a few of these.

• I went to go get a haircut the other day and when I got home, Abby Kate told me, “Daddy, I like your haircut.” I told her thank you and she said, “Now I can’t see as much of your gray hairs.”

• Jackson’s favorite expression for me is “Da”. He loves to call my name and then go running off so I’ll chase him.

• Yesterday Abby Kate was trying to tell me that she was hungry for lunch. She said, “Daddy, my stomach is just grouchy.” I said, “Really?” and she goes, “Yeah, it just keeps grouching all the time.” A grouchy stomach; I kind of like it.

• Tucking in Joshua tonight, I said, “I love you, Joshua,” to which he replied, “You’re welcome.” Like, “You’re welcome for the privilege of tucking me in and loving me.” I’m surprised he didn’t wink and give me the Fonz’s thumbs up.

• The other day I took Abby Kate to the restroom at McDonald’s. The men’s room, of course. We got in the stall and she goes, “Daddy, why does that toilet have mud all over it?” Needless to say, we found another latrine.

• While we were playing with his Batman figures the other day, Joshua turned to me and said, “Dad, you’re my best friend.” I know he probably won’t always feel that way, so I soaked it in while I could.

I’m sure there are plenty more, but that should do it for now.