Turner-isms

We went to a local store to get a gift, and there was a lady there who was really done-up, with over-the-top makeup, a very dramatic hairdo and bright lipstick. Turner looked at the lady and said, "You look silly." (YIKES! I had no plan or advanced thought of what I'd do in this very uncomfortable, unkind situation).

So, trying to help things, I said to Turner (in front of the lady), "Did you mean to say she looks very pretty?" To which Turner replied, "Yes, Mom, she looks pretty, but she also looks REALLY silly."

Needless to say, when we got to the car, we had a long talk about thoughts and feelings and when we share them and when we don't!

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Directly after the store/lady/silly incident, we took my grandmother to IHOP for breakfast-supper. There was a Spanish speaking family at the neighboring table. Turner pointed at them and said (NOT in an inside voice), "Mom, look -- it's a mariachi band!"

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The next morning, we were at a bagel shop, and Turner sat down at the counter while I ordered. A gentleman was having his coffee and looked at her and smiled. He asked her, "Where are you going, young lady?" Turner looked at him and said, "Mommy and I are going to heaven."

"Oh?" he said.

She looked at me and said, "We're going to heaven, right Mom?"

"Yes, dear, but hopefully not today."

The man smiled and said, "I hope I'll see you there!"