Ada: Mom, can you help me?
Me: I can kiss you!
Ada: That doesn’t help.

Ada: Mom, I need a napkin.
Me: OK, well, you can probably get one.
Ada: OK.  I’m going to listen.  I’ve never done that before.

Grace: I’m not trying to be mean, but I don’t really like this supper you made.
about 30 minutes later…
Grace: I’m not trying to be mean, but I’m not really learning anything from this consequence.
I’m not trying to be mean, but I will LOSE IT if you say that ONE MORE TIME!!!

Me to the swim instructor: Ada’s confidence far surpasses her ability.  She can’t swim.  Don’t believe a word she says, or take your eyes off of her.
Ada (right on cue): Excuse me, teacher?  I’m a really good swimmer.
It’s important to note she didn’t hear me talking to the teacher.