Me: Annelise, how do you want me to do your hair today? A pony tail? Braid? Pigtails?

Annelise: A unicorn tail.

If anyone has any tips on doing that particular hairstyle, let me know.

Side note: I don’t know how my mom raised five daughters without an iPhone. The only way I can get Annelise to sit still while I do her hair is letting her play an iPhone game. That, or take selfies. She’s a big fan of the filters.

Carson: “Annelise! I found a note! It has our secret mission. I’ll read it. Go to the California forest of volcanoes and dragons. That’s our mission, Annelise. That’s where we’re going. It’s a dangerous place.”

I love it when they play pretend together.

Carson’s been on a “How’s It’s Made” kick. You know that show that explains how things are made? This one about soap is his favorite.

We’ve watched it lots and lots and lots of times. The music is totally the best part, right? This video prompted Carson to use words like extruder, auger, and noodle plate in everyday play. Some others we’ve watched are golf balls, bowling balls, rubber bands, astroturf, glitter, and M&Ms.

The other day in the store Carson said this:

“Let’s watch How It’s Made: People”!

He caught me off-guard and I just laughed out loud. Carson knew he was being silly, too. Later I asked him about it and he said, “No, we can’t watch How It’s Made: People. Because Heavenly Father made people!”

I’m glad he’s got that straight.

From Carson:

Pricey means it costs a lot of money, but we can buy it. Expensive means it costs a lot but we can’t.

Like when Dad said, “Oh, that meat is a little pricey.” And I said, “Dad, it’s okay, we can buy that meat. It’s only pricey, not expensive.”