Countertop Baby

For this story to make sense, you have to know that Lauren's buddy, Buford (aka Boo), has chewed quite a few of her toys over the last couple of years. I guess he thinks if it's left out on the floor, then it's fair game! As a result, Lauren has learned to pick up her toys every day before we leave the house. She knows that if she puts them in her toy box or somewhere up high (like the counter) then he doesn't usually touch them. Here's a recent conversation between us:

L: Where's my baby sister?
Me: She's still in my tummy, honey.
L: I want to see her.
Me: We have to wait for her to grow bigger before she can come out of mommy's tummy. What are you going to do with you baby sister when she gets here?
L: I going to kiss her...and feed her...and share all my toys with her!
Me: You are? That's so sweet of you!
L: Yes, I going to keep her mama.
Me: Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear that because mama wants to keep her too!
L: Oh...one more thing! I also going to put her on the counter so Boo won't eat her!

Tracy and I busted out laughing and we told her that was very thoughtful and smart planning!

Here is the handsome little devil himself!  I agree, he looks very innocent :)