Miss Independent

Anna has become the police officer for "bad" words. Today in the car I noticed a person's name on Chris's soccer sheet. The name was "Shad Skinner". I hadn't heard this name before so, I said it outloud but in a whisper. Anna was quick to point out that she heard me say a "bad" word. I tried to tell her that I didn't say a "bad" word and told her about the name. She wouldn't buy it. "But you whispered it!", she said. Apparently she's noticed that adults sometimes say "bad" words under their breath. I stated my case again. I told her that if I had said a "bad" word I would have apologized because it is not nice to say "bad" words but I really didn't say a "bad" word. She simply said, "I am not wrong". End of story. Ey-yi-yi!

This weekend we were just hanging around and Anna started singing a little song that she made up. I have to say it has the beginnings of a great song. It was basically just two lines repeated over and over. Here are the lyrics: "Listen to your Mom, your Dad is crazy". Apparently, that sentiment was not lasting.

Anna's new word

Anna is venturing out and trying new words. The word of late is "bored" or "boring". It seems to be creeping up a lot lately. I'm afraid the teenage years will be here sooner than I think.
She can give a good example of what "bored" means (e.g., when you go to a class and do the same thing every week it is boring). But sometimes she dosen't use it quite right. Here are some of the examples she's used lately in our conversations.

Me: Anna, why did you take your clip and pony tail holder out of your hair?
Anna: It was boring.

Anna: Mom, I'm just getting bored waiting for Christmas! I want that camera and pony now!

I can't think of the others right now but when they come to me I'll add them to the list. It will be fun for her to read these later!