Recently Overheard

Aaron (after Mom told him to get in bed or she'd beat him silly): Ah, beat me silly!

Micah (on why he doesn't like to be tickled): It makes me feel furry inside!

Micah (on getting the dog back into our yard when she ran out the open gate): Is this Gracie? Because it's the same color as Gracie, but I don't know if it's really our dog because I didn't see her run out our gate or anything.

**Micah and I take the same medication at bedtime (both for sleep). Last time the pharmacy didn't refill mine, but refilled his twice in the same bottle.**

Micah (to Mom, when she told him she was going to "borrow" some of his white pills): Why do you need help?

Micah (on why he didn't get an E for conduct in school): It's because of Simburger's, Mom! (He meant Asperger's Syndrome.)

Aaron (at bedtime): Good night, Sister.

Aaron (singing his favorite song): Row, row your boat, gently down the string.....

Aaron (when asked to pick up his toys): I'm sick of doing favors!

**The kids were doing "Cheers" at dinner one night. Excessively. Micah even had a toast with his cup and fork.**

Micah (when Daddy asked if he should do "Cheers" with his hand on Micah's butt, Micah promptly tried it out with his own hand): Hey! That's a spanking!

Micah (on why he's never getting married): I don't want to have kids because I don't want them asking me questions all the time.

Aaron (explaining why he should be able to go to school with Micah now): But I'm five now. I am. See? (holds up five fingers.)

Aaron (after I showed the sentry at the gate on base my ID card): Hey! You forgot to tell him I'm Aaron!