Proverbial Treasures: The Things you Say- 2016 Edition...

You two are amazing. You are growing up to be remarkable children, and amazing people.

Aidan, you are earnest, sensitive, funny, loving, passionate, smart, occasionally defiant, and so sweet.

 Julia, you are clever, cerebral, able, goofy, energetic, occasionally stubborn, creative, and so much fun.

That's not to say that those lists of superlatives couldn't be applied vice versa, but I just wanted to let you know that you are so complicated and interesting and amazing. So much of what I chronicle here are our adventures and milestones met. But, just like I said last year, some of the most interesting insights into your minds are what you say.

Aidan 2016

Julia 2016

I take notes occasionally when you say things that tickle me, touch me, or I generally find so "you" that I don't just want them to go out into the ether without finding a permanent home.

Here are some of the highlights of your words in 2016- windows into who you were, what you were thinking about,  and pathways toward who you are.

***

Jules, look at this poop! Aidan 1/16

Daddy I don't want any kisses because my tushy hurts. Just blow me a kiss. I'll put it under my pillow where the tooth fairy can't get it. Julia 1/16

Ow... You're hurting me. You win you win you win. Aidan 1/16

Aidan: I found the morning light!Julia: I found a Lego on our bed!1/16

I'm the teacher... I learn my kids all the stuff. Julia 1/16

Chuckle bread... Aidan always

Daddy, you're my best friend. My best buddy! Aidan 1/16

Daddy, your name is not poopoo daisy any more! Aidan 1/16

Q: why do you like pockets?
J: because I love them! I like to put in my Legos...and treasures...and necklaces!
Julia 1/16

When there's a tornado you have to watch something on your tv!
Aidan 1/16

Daddy can you put some good dreams in my head? Dragons...ninjas...and Jules.Aidan 1/16

Do you want some Chapstick? It makes you fancy!       Julia 1/16

Dream requests:
A- darth Vader and darth maul together...and the bad one
J- shiny rainbows and crystals and diamonds...and hearts
1/16

Don't make me call the police!
Aidan (when we were giving Julia medicine) 1/16

It's taco Wednesday!
Aidan 1/16 (on a Monday)

I brush my teeth all night!
Aidan (at the dentist) 2/16

Julia you are the cutest thing ever!
Aidan 2/16

Preston said good night with his tongue...
Julia 2/16

Aidan lets play what we played yesterday. Get naked and get the star bed... Okay?
Julia 2/16

I don't want  to be tall... All my costumes are so little!Julia 2/16

My favorite part was the ketchup!
Julia 2/16

Daddy I was so proud of you when you sang!
Aidan 3/16

I'm your girlfriend!!! ( to ladies at the playground)
Aidan 3/16

I was two for a little bit but now I'm three... Daddy I can't wait to be four!Julia 3/16

I dream of me and Julia and mommy and daddy and Rebekka and ross and Molly... Flying!
Aidan 2/16

Compost is my favorite job. I like to go outside and see the world! Esteban the magnificent!Aidan 3/16

If someone makes a mess, someone helps clean it up!
Aidan 3:/16

We are the bosses of ourselves...mama is the boss of the house.
Aidan 3/16

I want to sit next to you because I love you!
Julia 3:16

J: dad, smell my butt!Dad: Julia, that's not appropriate.J: dad, smell my butt PLEASE!Julia 3/16

J: "I had a dream that aunt sham was here and she gave us presents.
Then I woke up and the dream disappeared. I really wanted those presents!" 3/16

J: when I was little I couldn't climb it but now I can do it all by myself!
4/16

A: remember when you told me not to run off?
Daddy: yes. You are very special and we don't want anything bad to happen to you...so please don't run off.
A: yeah...cuz I'm made of stardust...
Aidan 4/16

Mommy will you put pizza pockets in my lunch today so Michael will be proud of me?
Aidan 4/16

I want pizza very badly.
Aidan 4/16

We're not going to Mars. It's a hot planet; we might get cooked up!
Aidan 4/16

Re: package on doorstep.
What is it? A doll? A toy? Or something delicious?
Julia 4/16

I love you mustache man!
Julia 5/16

If you laugh like that again I will comb your hair with your teeth!
Julia 5/16

If you laugh like that again I will take a banana and squish it on your hair and your hair will turn yellow!
Julia 5/16

How 'bout this? You get up and feed us breakfast and turn on the long episode and then you can go back to bed?
Julia 5/16

Dad: I'm going for a runJulia: don't forget your shirt!Aidan: and don't run too far because you'll get lost in the woods...and there's a bear.5/16

I know how to get it because I have walking legs and hands!
Aidan 6/16

My eyes need a little sleep!
Julia 6/16

I love Angekula. I love to help her clean! I do dusting!Julia 6/16

Dad your toots are not lovely... Not cute
Julia 6/16

I learned it because someone didn't teach me... I learned it in my mind!Julia 6/16

Next time... I want to be on stage! But I won't be the bad guy...
Aidan 6/16 (after seeing beauty and the beast)

Daddy don't laugh during the movie... I don't want to be under arrest
Aidan 6/16

Daddy, your Nipples look like pepperoniJulia 7/16

Dad do you know what my best food is? French fries and ketchup. I love the way they taste together.
Julia 7/16

We are the champions! I'm Wonder Woman with no panties on!
Julia 7/16

When I grow up I'm gonna to have an Aiden. Aiden Powell Weinstein with an 'e'. I'm going to lay an egg... Did you crack me out of an egg?Aidan 7/16

It's a beautiful day.
Aidan 7/16

I picked a flower for you mommy! And if all the petals fall off, it's okay. I'll pick you another one!
Aidan 8/16

Daddy kiss me one more time. I just love your mustache when you kiss me.
Julia 8/16

Daddy I'm in love with your mustache!
Julia 8/16

I want to skip bedtime and just do another day!
Julia 8/16

Daddy can I borrow a bit of your ocean?
Julia 8/16

Oh no! I gotta poop! Like daddy! It's gonna take for a long time!
Julia 8/16

I love my school! At my school we do lunch in the afternoon!
Aidan 8/16

Did you push the rain button? I did accidentally. Because I love the rain!Aidan 8/16

Dad you know what? When you go to school you can bring me for show and tell!Julia 8/16

I wish I was a real kid... With no broken arm...Julia 8/16

Snakes don't have fangs... Only draculas.
Aidan 9/16

Mom...it's taking a long time to grow up!
Julia 9/16

Daddy. I see the world. That's an opinion. Aidan. 9/16

Don't worry dad... I'll still be your kid when I'm four. Julia 9/16

You know what? I'm going to be creative! I'm going to build a castle or a bomber...
Aidan 9/16

I'm so excited for show and tell! I've never done show and tell before! It's been a long time!
Julia 9/16

Daddy- nothing to worry about!
Aidan 9/16

I love these! I'm going to put them in my room so I remember! So I remember the fair! I'm going to tell miss Mary I went to the fair!
Aidan 9:16

I'm the queen of the rings!
Julia 9/16

This is my sister Julia; she's afraid of zombies.
Aidan 9/16

My momma is Holly Weinstein...and she hates grasshoppers
Aidan 9/16

My brother doesn't have tickets in his nose!
Julia 10/16 after daddy helped Aidan blow his nose and said 'that's the ticket!'

Aidan's not going to bed... He just reading a comic book!
Julia 10/16

Mimi's strawberries were covered in cotton balls!
Julia 10/16

Paper! Towels! Paper! Towels! Paper! Towels! Paper! Towels! Paper! Towels! Paper! Towels!
Julia and Aidan 10/16

A: why do you have your shirt off?
Me: because I'm going to get a hair cut
A: oh... Who's giving it to you?
Me: mommy!
A: oh... Are you going to bleed?
Me: ...no.
A: but you bled last time... Remember?
Aidan 10/16

I want to stay a kid forever!...I want to play in my room with my toys....
Julia 10/16

Does a man cut the moon in half?
Julia 11/16

Alright kids... One at a time!
Julia: but dad... You have two ears!
Julia 11/16

A: I like bugs. No. I like insects!
Sham: what about your 'ant' sham?
A: ...
...
...
 Who?
Aidan 11/16

A: where did we get this house?Daddy: mommy and I bought it!J: was it heavy?Julia and Aidan 11/16

J: daddy if you want to be Maui, you have to put stamps all over your body.
A: and no shirt!
Julia & Aidan 11/16

Do you know my favorite part of going to the library? Being quiet!
Julia 12/16

I'm a smistachio master. I'm a master at eating smistachios.
Julia 12/16

Wind... can you blow my hair cuz I'm a little sweaty?Julia 12/16

Dad, I just want to remind you this is a pool for kids only to practice swimming. No grown ups. Good thing you didn't bring your swim suit!
Julia 12/16

I don't want you to get old like Mimi and pops!
Aidan 12/16

Turn around Julia I can't see your beautiful face!
Aidan 12/16

Awww it's dead. Can we give it a card to make it feel better?
Julia 12/16