Can you hear me now?

E's friends are starting to call her on the phone to see what she's doing and if she wants to come over and play. I had a glimpse earlier this week of what the next 13 years will likely look like in our house. I caught her walking around the house, phone wedged between her shoulder and her ear, discussing things like whether fruit gummies or jelly beans are more nutritious and what Polly*Pocket she plans to play with, but only after she decides which Litt*lest Pet Sh*op pet is the smartest in the plastic zoo. As you can see, the life of a 5 year old is full of decisions best made with the consultation of another 5 year old.





And this is the face I expect we'll see on her brother for the next 13 years as he listens to his sister on the phone. With probably an eye roll thrown in for good measure.