2014-05-24
Drake, at bedtime last night
Me: Goodnight, Buddy. I’ll see you in the morning.
Drake: I’ll see me in the morning, too. Because we have a mirror in our house.
2014-05-24
Being the mother of a boy
For the last few days, when Drake plays with his toys, he introduces each toy to the others like this: “Everyone, this is (Ironman/a teddy bear/a racecar, etc.) and he can KILL!!!”
Being the mother of a boy can be a little unsettling sometimes…
2014-05-14
Drake, while cuddled up together on the couch
Drake: Mom, I love you, but can I watch my video now?
Me: Sure, baby. (I hand him the iPad.) Here you go. (Awkward pause.)
Drake: Umm…can I watch it ALONE, please?
2014-05-07
Drake, during a backyard soccer match with Daddy
Drake, near tears: I don’t want to be with you anymore, Daddy! You aren’t a being a good sport!
Adrian: How was I not a good sport, Buddy?
Drake: You aren’t letting me WIN!
2014-05-06
Lullaby by Drake
Drake, in a singsong voice: “Mooooommmmmmy, I love you soooo much. Go to sleeeeeeep, so I can play with your iPaaaaaaad and watch teeeeeveeeeee. And when you wake uuuuup, please make me paaaaancakes, and we can play monster truuuucks. So go to sleeeeep, Moooommmmmmy.”
2014-05-04
Drake, while watching a congressman give a statement on CNN
Drake: Mom, let’s turn the channel. I don’t like this guy.
Me: Buddy, I want to hear what he has to say. Why don’t you like him?
Drake: Because he tells me LIES!
From the mouths of babes…
2014-04-12
Drake, while trying on his (adorable) Easter outfit
Drake: Mom, I don’t like it.
Me: Why not, baby? You look so handsome!
Drake: But MOM, I don’t look COOL.
Me: What can I do to make you look more cool?
Drake: You could take these Easter clothes off me.
2014-04-05
Drake, while playing at Yammo's house
Yammo: You are so smart, Drake.
Drake, nonchalant: Yeah, I know everything.
2014-04-04
Conversation with Drake, while exploring outside with Yammo
Drake stomps in a mud puddle, getting his shoes and pants dirty.
Yammo: Hey, Drake! What do you think your mommy would say if she saw you doing that? I’m not sure she would like it.
Drake: Well, Yammo, my mommy is not here, is she?
2014-03-27
Drake, and his love for pancakes
Drake: Mom, can I have pancakes for breakfast?
Me: I don’t know if we have time for pancakes, Babe.
Drake: I need pancakes! Pancakes, in the name of the law!