More on Karis' sense of humor

Karis is certainly developing her sense of humor.

I guess you could say that I've grown accustomed to certain things about parenting. This post focuses on the customary responses and reactions I usually receive from Karis in regular scenarios.

Until recently, Karis responding with a very sweet "yes Daddy" (or sometimes a drawn-out "Ummmmmmmmm, yes") was the M.O. With the independent muscles developing that I noted in a previous blog entry, I have been hearing my share of "no, Daddy" and "Ummmmmmmm, no" replies.

But today, Karis surprised me and had us both laughing. As I oftentimes do, I started to change her and realized I forgot something. So I throw out the typical hurried request, "Karis, stay here for a minute. Daddy needs to get the Baby Powder." She lifts her head up at me, looks me in the eyes and calmly replies, "No, Daddy. Me run AWAY." I had all ready turned around and taken a half step when what she said hit me. The smile on her face when I turned around was just too much and we both laughed.

A little later tonight as we were doing our nighttime routine and after prayers and singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," I began my verbal onslaught about staying in bed and going to sleep as it was VERY late. she put her head down and planted her face in pillow and proceeded to make snoring sounds. I cannot IMAGINE who she was imitating.