“I’m so sirsty. Can you wake up out of bed right now and get me some water. Please? Can I have waffles too?”

“Get your backpack off the stairs before someone breaks their neck”

“Well, that’s what happens when you stand up on the chair to eat. Is your head ok?”

“Hold your sister’s hand when you go outside, it’s slippery. For real – don’t let go of her hand as soon as you think I’m not looking.”

“Crap. I didn’t get anything out of the freezer this morning for dinner. Everyone ok with eggs?”

“OH MY GOD, IT’s 6:00! Why didn’t the alarm go off?”

“Why isn’t the internet working?”

“Put your clothes away and stop putting underwear on your heads!”

“Ugh. My car smells like a wet mitten.”

“Where is that water coming from?”

“I’m just going to read one more chapter…”

“Why are potatoes and onions so awesome together?”

“I just forgot I had homework, OK?!?”

“I’m not talking back!”

“This steak is really good. Man, we’re awesome.”

“Is that a dead mouse? How long has it been there?”

“Corn does not count as a vegetable. Your choices are beans or carrots.”

“Just don’t touch each other. That is the only rule I need you to follow today.”

Our days are always hectic, but we try to enjoy every moment as often as we can. Don’t get me wrong – frustration and raised voices make an appearance (sometimes, more than I would like to admit), but at the end of the day, it feels like we’re at least on the same team.