Me: Am I pretty?

The Girls: NOOO!

J (She’s 7): You’re handsome.

I (5): Yeah. Handsome.

I’m not fishing for compliments here. What I am fishing for is material that I can post on this here blog. And, I am not disappointed. But, I am a little disturbed. The girls have been comparing Angelina Ballerina and Dora the Explorer. They both agree that Angelina is pretty. Our scene continues…

J: Boys are handsome, and girls are pretty.

Me: What else can girls be?

J: Well, they can be Beautiful. And Attractive.

I: Yeah, and Gorgeous. Or a Supermodel.

J: And Bodacious.

Me: Really? Where did you hear that? Did the’80s call?

J: And Luscious. Oh! And Hot.

Me: Ok, you’re making me uncomfortable.

I: And Se-e-e-e-xyyyyyyyyyyy. Hahahahaha!

She pronounces each “e” for added effect. She also strings out the “y” with an ear-to-ear grin, and her eyes are just about popping out of her head. Remember, she’s all of FIVE years old.

I need to remind myself: Be careful the next time I decide to go fishing, I may not like what I catch.