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The Cage

Several months ago when Emily was having trouble staying in her room at night, we purchased a gate to go across her door. I use it at night and at nap time. I have always called it her "gate." Recently Emily has been calling it her "cage." In the mornings, she calls for me to "open her cage" or "let her out of her cage." Right before Christmas our music ministers wife stopped by one afternoon to drop something off for me. Emily heard me talking and began yelling LOUDER AND LOUDER and LOUDER...."Let me out of the cage!!!!!!!!!!!"....."Mom, open my cage!!!!!!"
I was really chawed and knew the kind lady wondered what kind of goings on we had at our house. I did try to explain to her what Emily meant. Emily loves to go to Petsmart and see the animals (cats) in cages. I think this is where she gets it from. She is a funny girl!

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Hillary said…
Ha!!! There is no telling what that girl tells others when you're not around!
5:20 PM
Amy said…
I clicked over from Kelly's Korner, and I have to tell you...I busted out laughing when I read this! Priceless!! Hilarious - what a personality she must have =)
Thanks for giving me a good laugh tonight! =)
5:22 PM
Amanda Ledford said…
Bless her little heart (and yours!)!!! She says and does the funniest things! Thanks for telling us all of the cute things your girls do. :-)
5:28 PM
Michelle said…
That Emily is too much! I literally laughed out loud when I read this. What a crazy girl.
5:32 PM
Christy said…
Laurie - So funny!
5:49 PM
Kelly said…
This made me laugh hysterically!
6:02 PM
Melissa's Thoughts said…
My neighbor is my vet. She has a little girl. When Stella used to come over, she would always jump my dogs crate and close the door and sit in there. Kathyrn would always say, I promise I don't keep her in a crate. LOL Emily is too funny.
6:11 PM
Susy said…
Oh my goodness! This is cracking me up! Bless your heart!
6:13 PM
Vonda Axe said…
I needed a good laugh. Thanks.
6:20 PM
His Doorkeeper said…
This is too funny! There's no telling what kids say....you know....you have been a school teacher. I heard all sorts of things when I taught school!
6:43 PM
The Garners said…
So funny!!! :)
6:47 PM
Tara G. said…
Roaring!
8:04 PM
Sara Campbell said…
I always knew you'd be an unfit mother!
8:59 PM
Mary Avery said…
HA! I am laughing so hard at this one! I just read it out loud to Jordan and we're both laughing. That's almost better than your crazy story about Kristen!
9:03 PM
Amy said…
That must be why you are on the choir prayer list :-)

Too funny! Don't worry, I am sure Anne has a cage for Ken too ...
9:11 PM
Andy and Wendy Ingram said…
Oh, that is sooo cute. How hilarious! Got a great laugh out of "the cage story". Just precious!
11:34 PM
The 'Ssippi Scoop said…
Goodness, between Kelly's picture of Harper with the oreoes and now this story, my eyes are watering with laughter this morning.

My one year old doesn't say anything but mama and no, but I can only imagine what she is saying in all that jibber jabber.

Too darn cute!
5:28 AM
Alex and Lyndsey said…
Hilarious! Thanks for the laugh! I would have been chawed too:)--Lyndsey www.thisgrandlife.com
8:27 AM
Annsterw said…
That is HYSTERICAL!!!
8:27 AM
Erin said…
That Emily is such a character! I love the stories you share about your girls! Seems like there is never a dull moment at your house!
12:09 PM
Lauren said…
Hilarious!!! haha!!
12:33 PM
Kim said…
I came over from Kellys Blog, I read this while at work and was laughing sooo hard! I keep thinking about it and keep on giggling! LOVE IT! Great Story! She must have such a fun personality!
12:07 PM
Kim said…
This is hilarious!!! I wonder what E tells her Sunday School friends...."When I wake up in the morning my momma lets me out of my cage." ha!
4:56 PM
Alaska Girl said…
Hi Laurie, I am thinking it was your blog that I got the wild rice casserole off of? I scrolled down a bit but can't seem to find it. Anyway, we had a lot of company over the holidays and I served this a few times and it was a HIT everytime! Thanks! And, please post some more of your favorites! I was reading a bit of your perfume post - it seems we have the same taste because I have a few of those same bottles. The one I currently love and get a lot of compliments on is Versace Bright Crystal. Try to get a sample the next time you go shopping - it is really clean, nice and feminine! =]
7:16 PM
Claire said…
Oh my, that's absolutely hilarious!

Cxx
3:40 AM
Alyssa said…
This made me think of Kelly's old post!!... http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/2007/07/fun-food-and-friends.html
12:37 PM
Laura Burciaga said…
Oh that is TOO funny!! I seriously crack up at every single post!
8:34 PM
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