Emily, age 6: "Mommy, I was reading this book about ancient China, and now I know how to make silk! Can we make silk some day? I could see if we have the right supplies in our craft kit."
Me: "Uh... I guess we can see."
Emily: "Okay, first, we need silk worms."
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Jenny brought in a flower from outside. She said, "I gave my baby flower a drink, then I put it in the sunshine!" Then she said to the flower, "I'm sorry you lost your hands."
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Charlotte, age 2: "Mommy! Mommy Mommy Mommy Mommy!"
Me: "Yes, Charlotte?"
Charlotte: "What?"