Out of the mouths of (my) babes

Things my gifted 12 year old has said recently:

"You know what would be a really bad invention?

A fireplace made out of wood. "

"Wouldn't it be great if people had tails?

That way we would know if they are happy or not."

"There is a set of twins in my grade. I am friends with one of them.

But I am just not sure which one."

I seriously almost wet me pants at the twins remark.

She and I were in the car recently and I was in one of my goofy moods. I started telling her a story, and I was using a strange accent to tell it. She stared laughing and of course I started laughing and I could not stop. I sounded like I was a cackling witch, which made me laugh all the more. When I finally contained myself I realized she recorded the whole episode on her cell phone. Later that day, she replayed it at home and we laughed again.

I said to her: Don't you dare play that outside this house for anyone to hear.

Her Reply: "OK, I will just invite all my friends over here to listen to it."

Smart Alec.

And yet, she looks so cute.