On a roll

Me: Oli, thanks for letting me use your pillow last night!
Oli: (smiling) That's what friends do, Mom!
 Love him.

 Scenario: explaining that school starts everyday again next week.
Oli: why?
Me: I have to get ready for my students.
Oli: Why?
Me: I have to teach.
Oli: All by yourself?
Me: Yes, I teach by myself.
Oli: That's NOT fair!
 Me: (I know, right?!)

 Scenario: getting ready for books.
Me: c'mon guys! We can read about belly buttons! (this Sandra Boynton book was a hit last week)
Oli: (in a "duh mom" tone). Mom! We've already read that 100 times!
(he's 3.5 years old - almost FOUR years old! and this "duh mom" tone-of-voice has already started.  I'm in trouble!  LOL)

 We read it anyhow AND it was enjoyed by all!