just do it

February 14, 2011 | Category: life

And it went something like this:

Mia: “I’m writing in my diary right now and I don’t want anyone to read what I’m writing”.

Claudine walks over to the table where Mia’s writing in her diary and hovers.
Mia: “CLAUDINE! Go away! I don’t want you to read it!”.

Me (while washing dishes): “Uh, Claudine doesn’t know how to read yet. She doesn’t know what you’re writing”.

Mia: “But she knows how to read SOME words, like “I” and “Mia”.

Me: “Um, ok, but she’s not going to get any information just from those words out of context. But anyway, Claudine, you should give Mia her privacy.”

Claudine walks away, reluctantly.

Me: “What are you writing in there anyway?”

Mia: “Stuff. Private stuff. And I’m going to make sure no one reads my diary by switching up the key and locks so no one can open it”.

Me: “Ok, but you just told me how to open it. You don’t want mommy to read your diary either?”

Mia: “No”.

Me: “Ok, guess it’s really private”.

“Do it”.

I hear a little voice and I look down. Claudine appears out of NOWHERE and is suddenly standing next to me. She cups her hands around her mouth and whispers again, “Do it.”

Me: “Huh? Do what?”

Claudine (points in Mia’s direction behind her other hand so Mia can’t see):
“Read. The. Diary.”

Jenna

Caddy February 14, 2011 at 1:54 am

Oh wow! Mia is growing up, wanting more privacy and doing more things independently. I did find Claudine’s reaction somewhat amusing though.

P.S. I love that Beverly Clearly’s books are in the background of the photos. Ramona Quimby is such a classic children’s character. I can relate to her wanting to empty all the toothpaste out of a tube too. Haha!

kate hart February 14, 2011 at 2:02 am

HA! That is absolutely priceless. Kids seriously amaze me with their humor. Oh + definitely had a hello kitty diary like that back in the day… love it.

Khemy February 14, 2011 at 2:39 am

This totally put a smile to my face.

lynelle February 14, 2011 at 2:51 am

what do your girls enjoy playing with? How do you manage their toys? Thanks.

Kate February 14, 2011 at 3:44 am

haha!!..so funny! All this children’s jealousy..

Wendy February 14, 2011 at 4:20 am

Mmmh. There’s a plot going on…

Liz February 14, 2011 at 6:16 am

That’s so cute! She might be a detective one day with such curiosity and discretion 😉

Twiggs February 14, 2011 at 6:38 am

oh your daughters are really amazing!! they jut have an acute sense of humor! 😉 happy valentine’s day!!

Shokoofeh February 14, 2011 at 6:44 am

Your stories are truly the sweetest. Never get tired of them! 🙂

Ali February 14, 2011 at 7:08 am

The subversive sister! Love it.

Emma February 14, 2011 at 7:26 am

Haha! Claudine is hilarious 🙂

I remember those diary years …

ftenshin February 14, 2011 at 8:05 am

this is hilarious!! thanks for sharing 😀

Susan February 14, 2011 at 8:13 am

Haha!! Love it.

jennifer February 14, 2011 at 8:30 am

hahahaha! love it. they are adorable.

Nani February 14, 2011 at 8:41 am

haha this made me smile. Claudine is something else.

Annika February 14, 2011 at 9:48 am

Subversive yes! Definitely! But cute as well.

Julie February 14, 2011 at 9:57 am

Adorable.

Paige Davidson February 14, 2011 at 10:15 am

This made my day. Thanks.

Clara February 14, 2011 at 10:36 am

Died laughing! This gave me the laugh I very much needed today!

Padmasari February 14, 2011 at 11:06 am

Hahaha.. very funny! 🙂

PJ February 14, 2011 at 11:14 am

Such cute dialogue! Just make sure that Mia doesn’t forget the key/lock combination to her diary. I can remember forgetting how to unlock my diary… not pretty!

Naomi February 14, 2011 at 12:18 pm

that’s too cute:)

galen February 14, 2011 at 12:40 pm

oh dear lord, this made my day. hilarious! love it.

Jessa February 14, 2011 at 1:32 pm

ahhh, life with girls 😀 That made me smile 😀

Lani February 14, 2011 at 1:41 pm

That is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard! I can just see little C trying to conspire with you. What a rascal. I’m glad Mia has a diary, too. Good habit to get into. Can you believe I still have all my old diaries? Just can’t bring myself to toss them.

Tim McMurdo February 14, 2011 at 3:18 pm

And to think I thought the voice would be coming from the back of your mind. 🙂

Eva @ Four Leaf Clover February 14, 2011 at 4:23 pm

Thanks for the laugh; that’s a pretty awesome story. Thanks for sharing! : P

Crystal February 14, 2011 at 4:32 pm

Very cute, made my day!

Tanya February 14, 2011 at 5:08 pm

this warms my heart deeply!

Kathy February 14, 2011 at 5:19 pm

Thanks for the laugh! I so needed it today 🙂

Maggie February 14, 2011 at 5:29 pm

Been a reader of your blog for a while but never commented–I just had to, however, when I read this post! Such a sweet story–your two girls sound like they’ve got lots of spunk and individuality already. Absolutely adorable.

Erin February 14, 2011 at 8:24 pm

So funny! This entry brought back memories from my childhood. I had a Minnie Mouse diary with a lock. Also, I see that you have the whole Beverly Cleary book set! Now I want to buy it for myself.

Christie February 14, 2011 at 9:08 pm

Another great post, Jenna. I love that Mia is reading Beverly Cleary’s books. She is one of my favorite writers, too. 🙂

emmy February 14, 2011 at 10:33 pm

Haha!!! Great post! Your girls are not only adorable, but really funny too!!!

cvjn February 14, 2011 at 11:35 pm

Oh man, we have a very similar dynamic in our house. One day when my older daughter (also 7) was at school, my little one (almost 4) disappeared and got very, very quiet. I sensed she was up to something, and when I called her name and walked down the hall to find her, she came tearing out of her sister’s room all startled. I said “Oh. I think someone was playing with Sissy’s toys.” And my little one said “Mama. She’s at school. Let’s DO IT!!!!!”

kate duffly February 14, 2011 at 11:50 pm

oh my god. i just laughed out loud for several minutes. actually, still laughing. so f-ing funny. i made my husband (who, i suspect, has deep distain for the blogs i read) listen to the entire dialogue.
Do it.