When I sat down to gather all of Tom’s 8-year-old quotes, I thought, “I hope I have some…maybe as kids get older they don’t say as many funny things?”  And I have a terrible (TERRIBLE) memory, so I couldn’t even remember if I’d managed to write down enough throughout this year.  And then I checked…

Oh my gosh, y’all!  As kids get older, are they not as funny?  NOPE!  Still hilarious!  At least, that’s what me and my battle-ready legs think!

So here’s Tom, in all of his 8-year-old glory.  Today is the LAST DAY HE WILL BE EIGHT!  Can you believe that?!  Me neither.  Happy last 8-year-old day, Tom!  Hope you don’t mind everyone now knows you watched an episode of My Little Pony once. xo

1. February 17, 2018

Tom (just coming into the room): “Hey, Mom?”
Me: “Yeah?”
Tom: “I have to go potty, but I do love you, so when I’m done I’m gonna give you a hug.”

2. February 26, 2018

“When I grow up, I’m probably going to have a lot of arguments with girls because they might say they love me, but I’m not a huge fan of them. I just want to say ‘Hi.'” –Tom

3. March 3, 2018

Tom: “I just got hit in the nose!”
Me: “Are you ok?”
Tom: “Yeah, but will you tell me if it starts bleeding all over my face?” #willdo

4. March 14, 2018

Alice: “Do you want to watch My Little Pony after this?”
Tom: “Yes, but don’t tell ANYONE.”

5. March 15, 2018

“Mom, guess what? I just peed outside and then Finn drank it! Isn’t that funny?!” –Tom

6. March 30, 2018

Alice: “When I die, I want to be buried at my favorite place.”
Tom: “CatchAir?!” #buriedatthebouncyhouseplace

7. May 5, 2018

Me (after Tom has asked a thousand questions): “Oh my goodness, it’s hard being your mom today!”
Tom: “Well, life is hard sometimes, Mom.” #lifelessons

8. May 12, 2018

Alice: “Thomas, do you want a kiss?”
Tom: “No, thanks.” *keeps swimming* #politerejection

9. June 6, 2018

“Mom, you are really, really good at making Kool-aid! The best!” —Tom

10. August 6, 2018

Tom: “I’m cleaning the living room, bc Dad promised us a toy.”
Me: “Oh. I hoped you were doing it out of the kindness of your heart.”
Tom: “I am! Well, it’s half for the toy, and half for the heart thing.”

11. September 3, 2018

Me (after reading a sweet note from Alice): “Awww…thank you! I will keep this forever!” Tom: “You should put it on your grave.”

12. November 9, 2018

“I’m gonna ask Emmy out on a date. But I think I’ll wait until high school to do it, because that’s more reasonable. I mean, by then I’ll be more growner-upper.” —Tom

13. November 12, 2018

“Is there a breath mint for dogs? Because Finn’s breath smells like…horrible dead flies.” -Tom

14. December 8, 2018

Tom (seriously): “Mom, the hair on your legs is so spiky. It would be great to use during a battle.”

15. January 13, 2019

Me: “So you yelled at her?”
Tom: “No. I tried to talk to her in a calm voice, but then it accidentally got high-pitched.” #futureattorney