A lot

Lately Emily and Erica have been saying “a lot” a lot.
“I want a lot of books.”
“I want a lot of Chex.” (the cereal)
“I want a lot of credit cards.” (I save the fake ones that come in junk mail to play with).
“I want a lot of diapers.” (to put on baby doll)
“I want a lot. . .”

The hard part is convincing them that what they have is a lot when we don’t have any more of whatever it is that they want a lot of .

The best “a lot” ever came from Erica tonight at bedtime. “I want a lot of hugs.”