Overheard lately

1. "Mama. Daddy." (especially in the middle of the night)
2. "Bang-kee, Ma-ma!"
3. "Mo nuhse."
4. "I-yas tuff."
5. "Bye-bye, Ella."
6. "My baby!"

These are some of Hope's favorite phrases lately. Translated:
2. "Blanket, mama!"
3. "More nurse." Imagine her persistance... she is almost weaned, but had a recent bout of stomach flu and would-not-stop asking to nurse. This well was runnin' dry, folks!
4. "Eva's stuff." Can you tell she's the second born child? A very common expression pointing to whatever is not hers for the taking (also used with "Daddy's stuff..., etc.).