Keely came into our bedroom this morning after getting up. I was excited that my mother will be in town tomorrow and I was telling Keely. She said, "I can't believe your mom is still alive."



Keely does not have our phone numbers memorized. Yesterday, she called her friend, Anaise, and she picked up the phone and dialed. She knew Anaise's phone number but not her home number or our cell phone numbers! Keely asked for a playdate for today and I said, "You may not have another play date until you memorize at least MY cell phone number." She stomped away with a frown.

This morning I was helping her practice my number. She said, "Why can't I have a different punishment?!"