Gabrielisms: Nov 2010

We are having brake issues, and we don't know a whole lot about cars, so we always call my Dad when we have a problem. He wanted to see what our rotors looked like, so Patrick took off the tire and took some pictures to send to him. Of course Gabriel had to be right there by his side "helping," and he decided he needed to take pictures to send to Papa too. He was very focused and serious about taking these pictures (as can be seen in this picture), because "I'm a good helper."

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We were telling Gabriel that he was going to spend the day with Nana, because we were going to the temple.

In response, and in a very serious and desperate tone, he said,  

"You can't go without me - I have to get married there!"   

 (At least I know he is listening to some of our family home evening lessons)

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We took Nana to go and buy some safety shoes for work. So, when we got to the shoe store the sales representative was measuring her foot and making small talk. He asked her where she worked. Then he asked Patrick and I where we worked. After we all answered there was a pause in the conversation, and then we hear from Gabriel (in his "matter of fact" tone):

"Well, I go to preschool and wear a backpack."  

(He doesn't start preschool until January, but he figured he had something to say too).

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Papa & Grandma called for Gabriel:

Grandma & Papa:   "May we speak to Gabriel?"

Me:                         "Just a minute...Gabriel, the phone is for you."

Gabriel:                   "Who is it?"

Me:                         "I don't know you'll have to get on the phone and find out."

Gabriel:                  "Hello-Who am I talking to?"

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Gabriel is such a sweet & loving little boy. At least once a day he will give me a hug and say:

"You're such a good mama."

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Every morning we have cuddle time in our bed with Gabriel. Lately he will get right in between us and say,

"Mama, you kiss me on this cheek (pointing to his right cheek). Daddy you kiss me on this cheek (pointing to his left cheek). Ready...1...2...3...go!"

Then we both have to kiss his cheeks at the same time!

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I had just tucked Gabriel into bed and kissed him goodnight. On my way out of his room he said,

"Mama, wait. I  have just one more question..."   

He then had to pause and think of a question...which ended up not being a question, but more of a random statement about how he really likes to eat his Halloween candy.