they learn early

Tony and I are about to leave on a twelve-day kidless vacation. Obviously Gwen has been feeling it these last few days. I took her onto my lap yesterday morning to explain what an adventure she will have staying with lots of different people ovr the next little bit and, through her tears, she (of course) asked me if we would be bringing her any gifts. I said certainly and, when I asked what she would like, she replied the usal toys etc. Then I asked if she would like something special like a necklace or a bracelet, she replied "No mummy, I want a necklace and a bracelet." And she's only (not quite) 4...

literally...

As our sleepy daughter as being tucked into bed the other night, she was wished "Sweet Dreams". She promptly replied "Okay, i'll dream of ice cream, and lollipops, and candy."