(More from the Huffington Post, 5 May 2015)
1) I sat down with my 3-year-old daughter who was playing at her dollhouse. I asked her which doll I would be and she replied, ‘The one that does the dishes.’
2) Dropped my son at pre-school and he says, ‘Have a good weekend, Mommy’ as he leaves the car. Clearly he has plans that don’t include me.’
3) 3-year-old daughter: “Boys can wear dresses, right?’ Husband: ‘Yes, they can – most boys don’t, but if they wanted to, they could.’ 3-year-old: ‘Daddy, you wouldn’t look good in a dress – it’s not your style.’
4) From my 5-year-old: Why do my little ball things hurt when I squeeze them? They’re not even attached to my body.’
5) Me: ‘Why is the dog’s head all wet?’ My 3-year-old (standing outside on the patio): ‘Oh, because I peed on him.’
RAJA ARASA RATNAM 