Declan: I was playing DS while I was going potty.
Me: That's probably not the best idea.
Declan: Well it is to me.

brothers

Logan, over breakfast, to Declan: I was just thinking about when we're grown-ups. I think we'll live across the street from each other.
Declan, acting like Logan just stated the insanely obvious: We will!

Declanisms

Declan: "Can I take my pants off?"
Chris and I: "No, leave them on."
Declan, stepping out from behind the couch: [Pantsless.]
Chris: "Go put them back on."
Declan: [Pouts.]
Declan, several minutes later, still pouting: "You hurt my feelings, telling me to put my pants back on. None of my pants are cool."
Me: "What would make them cool?"
Declan: "If they could talk. Or if they were robot pants. Those are the only things that make pants cool."


Declan, quite nonchalant: "So, when are we going to have another baby?"


Declan, after seeing this commercial: "Mommy, our brownies aren't square, and that's a problem."


Declan's also been heard saying "Oh, SNAP!" when he wants something, and "Damn dogs" when they won't stop barking, both of which are hilarious coming from a 4-year-old.

Lately, when I give Declan something that he's asked for, he asks if I'm doing it because I love him. Of course I say yes. The thing I tried telling him, and I know he may not understand for a long, long time, is the reason I do just about everything is because I love him (and, of course, Logan).

Boys and Girls

Declan, on the Cartoon Network website: Mommy, how do you spell Courtney?
Me: Why do you need to spell Courtney?
Declan: Because you're a girl.
Me: Yes?
Declan: It says "email" right here. Emails are girls and males are boys.

...sigh

Declan: How do you say "wiener" in Spanish?
Me: I have no idea.
Declan: Let's ask Dora. She always knows things in Spanish.

Music is in the air

I've been trying to get some songs and performances on video lately. We had a burst of creative energy with Halloween. Here's a sampling:

Halloween Song by Declan
(I insisted Declan put on a shirt, so he did and we had to compromise with invisible pants. Also, possibly the best part of this video is the countdown at the beginning.)

Halloween Song by Logan