Dancing

While we were listening to Viennese Waltz in the car and I was describing the debutante balls --- dancing, beautiful dresses...

Gwen: This music is really pretty. Can you dance waltz alone?

Me: No, you always dance with a partner.

Gwen: And I bet it is a boy.

Me: Yes.

Gwen (disappointed): Well, I guess I will not be dancing waltz anytime soon. Boys are so difficult to manage.

Women understand...

While driving to a friend's house, Gwenchik put on a generous amount of lip gloss and before leaving the car asked if she looked sparkly enough.

Me: Yes, though it looks a bit too much

Gwen: Well, auntie Kate would appreciate that. She is a WOMAN!

Downside to growing up

At a playdate with Gwenchik’s friend Nika the girls heard us lament how quickly kids grow up.

Nika: I want to grow up as soon as I can!

Gwen: No, I do not. Because you know if you grow up than your mom dies and I want my mom around. I just do not know how not to grow up.

Birthday planning

Yesterday, before going to bed we discussed Gwenchik's upcoming birthday (2 months). She could barely fall asleep and the next day spent a frustrated morning running around trying to plan the upcoming celebration.

Me: Why don't you write it down, this way you will remember

Gwen: I forgot the letters and they can't catch up with me, because I write so slowly. But I have so many ideas that I am afraid I will completely forget even my birthday because of the concentration required to write!