jokes

Today Sophie told me two jokes.

Joke 1
Why did the banana go to the bathroom?
Because he was sick.

Joke 2
Why did the tree turnn back into a seed.
Because he had to get the donkey that was on the ground.

Awesome.

Not enough time

The Question
Sophie--I am constantly running around like a crazy woman and I never seem to have enough time. Any time management tips for me?

The Answer
1. Get a little rest.
2. Drink hot cocoa.
3. Go outside.
4. Have a sleepover.
5. Eat cookies and drink milk.
6. Hold your buddy.
7. Play with your sister.

Trouble Sleeping

The Question:
Hi Sophie. Sometimes I have a hard time falling asleep. Do you have any suggestions of great ways to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep? Thanks.

From Michael

The Answer:
Close your eyes...or someone will bite you. [Anything else?] A snack! [What snack?] Raisins.

Play work vs. Team work

The Question:
Sophie - Thank You - Can you clarify the "playwork teamwork" portion of your message?

The Answer:
You put them together and they play. [Anything else?] Wolly wolly wolly polly. Ha ha ha.

Working mom-preneur?

The Question:
Sophie--I have my own small business and a 3 year old. I constantly wonder if I will ever be successful at either one let alone both. Do you have any suggestions on how to manage either more effectively?

from Laura

The Answer:
Play work. Teamwork. So she can do privacy. [Anything else?] I was telling you a joke. Come on, Mommy.

Sophie's stress reduction tips

The Question:
Hi Sophie,
My son is teething and I'm looking for daycares to send him to before I go back to work in the new year. This is all making me a bit stressed out. Do you have any suggestions to help me relax?

The Answer:
Let the baby grow and he can play playdough and he can ride on my surfer board. And then he can eat Cheetos.

Lost and Profound

Here is a thought that Sophie shared with us yesterday:

"Skeletons match vanilla ice cream."

And today, she came out of her bedroom looking like this:

Bunny Astronaut was born.