Scout says Ralph says
Scout (rubbing her belly): These pancakes are delicious. My tummy says yum-my.
Ralph (rubbing his belly): My yellow t-shirt says YUMMY too.
At bed time...
Scout: I love you to the aliens' planet, and a million.
Ralph: I love you to my rocket ship and I also love the aliens' planet.
At another bedtime, when their father was overseas...
"I love you past the aliens' planet and all the way to Daddy!"
During a book photoshoot...
Me: This photo is supposed to tell a story. It is cold and rainy outside. But inside, the person is all cosy and warm, snuggled into blankets on the couch, drinking tea and reading a letter from a friend. Maybe they have just gotten up to make some toast...
Scout: Can I be that person? (pause) And can you make me some toast?
Scout (cuddling her dolly): Do you wish you were as good at Mummying as me?
Me: Yes!
Scout: It's ok, don't cry. You did TEACH me how to do it.
Scout: Ring ring! Hello moon? Moon? Can you come down please?
At bed time...
Me: Thank you for a really good day.
Scout: Thank you for being a really good Mummy.
Ralph: Can I bounce a ball on your head?