Ada: I see… you know… the liverty?
Me: The Statue of Liberty?
Ada: No.  The… you know… the flag?
Me: The United States flag?
Ada: Yes.  Where is the Statue of Liberty?
Me: In New York.
Ada: Like on Alex the Lion? (Madagascar)
Me: Yes.

Ada: You mean New York City is a REAL PLACE?!?
Me: Yes.
Ada. THIS is freaking me out!

Ada: Is that a museum?
Me: No, that’s a high school.
Ada: Yeah, a REALLY high school.

2 a.m. this morning…
Ada: Momma… my ear doesn’t feel better yet (sniff, sniff)
Me: Ok, I’ll get some more Tylenol
Give her Tylenol – check.
Hug – check.
Kiss – check.
Wipe off a little of that kiss – check.
Me: Good night.
Ada: Good night. (She turns to go)  Are you coming?
This was said not at all in a sick voice, but her normal, assuming Ada voice
Me: sigh… Yes.