Just another night on the ranch

Scene:  The girls are in their bunk beds, trying to pre-empt bedtime

Elizabeth:  Mama, sing twinkle twinkle little star how I wonder what you are up above the world so –

Mary Claire:  Just finish it already Elizabeth!

Later…..when I thought they were already asleep:

Mary Claire:  Elizabeth, go out to the hallway and tell Mama we need a drink.

Elizabeth:  Okay.  (gets out of bed, opens the door, takes one look at my glaring eyes) and says “Hi Mama, I seeping!”

Later….. when I am SURE that they are both asleep:

Mary Claire comes out of their bedroom and says “I am just so excited about tomorrow that I can’t stop going to the bathroom”.