Lately, Simon has been really concerned about things running out (or “almost out”), so we spend some time talking about where we might get more. This was this morning’s rundown:

Me: Hey, Simon, we’re almost out of gas. Where should I go to get more?

Simon: A das station!

Me: And what if I need some coffee?

Simon: At da coffee house!

Me: We need some groceries. Where could I go?

Simon: Da gwoooshwee stoe. [That’s “grocery store,” but I bet you got that from the context.]

Me: I need more socks. Where do I get those?

Simon: Hy-Vee.

Me: Hmmm. Okay, what if I need a shirt.

Simon: Hy-Vee too!

Me: How about Target?

Simon: Nooooo. Silly Mommy.

Me: [Trying to throw him for a loop.] Where would I get a new belly button?

Simon: [Without missing a beat.] God!

We learned today that beans are a very satisfying alternative to water for playing and general mess making. Although I don’t love sweeping, I do prefer it to mopping up with towels and changing the toddler’s clothes. (Many thanks to RT for the idea!)

I think I forgot to do this last year, but Bethany’s post reminded me. My list is pretty short this year:

Lincoln, Nebraska (including 24 nights at St. Elizabeth’s)
Fremont, Nebraska
Paxton, Nebraska
Denver, Colorado
Ogallala, Nebraska
Laurel, Nebraska