heard around our house

Julia (going through the letters in the alphabet): "Q is for cute"

In the car this morning:
Julia: Mom, I took my mind off you last night!
Me: What?
Julia: I was upset when you went out but my head started thinking about other things, like having fun in the tub, and I took my mind off you!
(not so much funny as I was impressed that she understood the concept, implemented it, and recognized when she did)

Julia and Benjamin were playing in their room, pretending to have a birthday party for Santa Claus:
Benjamin: Is he 5? Mommy? Is Santa 5?
Julia: No, he's way more than 5. He's 7!

And just about every 2 minutes from Benj: "what's that, Mommy? what's that?" This appears to be his version of "why?"

At the end of snack time:
Benj: More cookies, Mommy?
Me: no
Benj: cake?
Me: no
Benj: Oh Phooey Ratatouille!!!
(I need to get this particular phrase on video because it's hilarious but I haven't been successful yet!)