Below, we’ve set out some of the more humorous comments and observations we overheard our children make in 2013.  As is evident, Truman has developed into our premier, color commentator. 

• Truman, after a long day, turned to Andie and said “Mom, I’m out of batteries.”
•  After a particularly rough time with Ella, Andie suggested that she might sell Ella to the highest bidder.  Upon overhearing this comment, and after a period of contemplation, August quite earnestly said “Mom don’t sell her.  She’s not that bad.  She can be fun and funny sometimes, like on the trampoline.”
• While out and about, Andie and the twins passed a nativity scene, prompting Truman to exclaim, “I saw baby Jesus and God! And God had a purple hat!”
• Ella, inspired by Disney’s High School Musical 2, began dancing throughout the living room.  Then, she abruptly directed Andie to stand beside her and, pose-by-pose, began walking Andie through her choreography, punctuating each move with a firm “do this!”  With a critical eye she would evaluate Andie’s form, then move on to the next step.
• Aaron opened the bathroom door to check on Truman, who upon seeing him stated, “Dad, get away from me, and close the door."
• Truman, thirsty, turned to Andie and said “I’m drinkey mom.”
• In the midst of a game of superhero vs. monster between Truman and Andie, Truman turned to Andie and exclaimed “I'm superman! And I killed you! And I'm sorry...”
• Unbeknownst to Mom and Dad, Truman, having experienced an “accident,” had disrobed and left his clothes in a heap on the floor in the upstairs hallway.  A few minutes later, Truman, in his birthday suit, was assisting August to locate a Lego Star Wars Boba Fett figurine.  At this point, Mom and Dad, located downstairs, overhear the following exchange:

Truman:  I found Boba Fett under my pee pee pants!

August: Ahhh! No! Not Boba Fett!