Memorial Day

I meant to post this awhile back, but keep forgetting this little Memorial Day tidbit.

Emma: Why do you get off for Memorial Day anyway?

Me:  It is the day that we recognize and appreciate people that have fought for our country.  You know, like soldiers.  We have lots of family who were in the military.

Brian:  Yeah, like Uncle Jerry.  You know how I told you that Uncle Jerry was in the Army?

Emma: What army was he in?

Brian: The United States Army.

Emma: No, I mean like what army did he fight in? You know, was he in the Civil War?

Brian (to overcome with laughter to respond)

For Uncle Phil

Emma: So, Charlotte and Daddy really went to Six Flags?

Me: Yes.

Emma: They didn't use my ticket, did they?

Me: No, mommy's uncle gave them two free tickets to go.

Emma (shocked): You have an uncle who is still alive?

Me (laughing): Yes, I have lots of uncles who are still alive.  Nana's parents are still alive too.

Emma: What?  How old are they?

Me: 70-something.

Emma:  How old is your uncle anyway?

Me: Well, he's Nana's brother.  I think he is 49 or 50.

Emma: Well, when you are 50, your uncle is going to be dead.  There is no way he can live that long.

So, Phil, enjoy the next 15 years! Emma doesn't think you'll last much longer than that!

Sometimes...

Charlotte:  I found out what happened to my yo-yo.  Emma cut the string on it.

Me: Yeah, we'll that will mess it up for sure.

Charlotte: Emma and Cristina ruin everything for me.  Sometimes I just wish I was an only child with Ella.  (Big sigh.)  Then, I'd sleep on the top bunk and Ella could have the bottom bunk.  You know what?  I'd break the law too.  I'd let her on the top bunk if she wanted to.  Maybe one day.