New Ones

J to M: Have you ever tried to impress a boy? Like do cool things? I do it all the time.


M to J: You only like spinach because of Popeye.
J: Of course, Popeye introduced me to spinach.

J: Policemen should have swords. Also cars should be electric. People should walk more. If you are in the desert and see a llama or a tiger you need to be strong and fast.

V as we left abuela's house: I just love it here!
V on the subway: I love New York!
V looking at grandpa's ugly toes: What did grandma do to you?

J: I want to be a policeman to help the country.
Me: I would rather you do something more peaceful.
J: Like yoga?
M: Like a librarian?
J: I  want to be an overachiever. Do you think I can have like three jobs and be like a policeman during the morning and a scientist in the afternoons and a musician on the weekends?
M: I think my starter job is going to be a babysitter.

M: Can you not let the babies go to my room? I have not taken precautions.