Alexa vs. the Food Thrower

Oliver has taken to throwing his food at the table at dinner sometimes. Not just dropping it on the ground (which drives me crazy) but deliberately throwing pieces across the table. Boy has a good arm and great form for an 18 month old, which I'm quite proud of, but the food throwing is so not cool. 

Me: "Oliver, no throwing food. We do not throw food at the dinner table."

Oliver: "No." [threw another piece]

Alexa: "Oliver, we do not throw food. UN-A-CCEPT-ABLE. That is unacceptable."

Apparently, Jennifer and I no longer need to parent. Alexa will do it for us. :)

Alexa vs. Vacation

On our way home from school this evening,  Alexa says to me,

Alexa: "Mommy, right before we go on vacation, I need to do something."
Me: "What do you need to do, Alexa?"
Alexa: "I need to take a lot of naps."
Me: "Why do you need to take a lot of naps."
Alexa: "So I have all my energy for vacation and the beach."

Sounds like a plan, kid, sounds like a great plan to me.

                                         The family in Puerto Rico. Drawn 3/12/14 by Alexa (3.75yrs)

Alexa vs. Lunch

Jennifer: "Alexa, I wanted to know why you didn't finish your sandwich, or your green beans or blueberries, at lunch today."
Alexa: "Well, uh, I have a small mouth, so I can't eat a lot, or fast. It's not because I'm chatting."