Me: Cora, you're almost 3. Why do you need me to carry you?
Cora: Well I can't carry you, momma.
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Me: Hey, we're heading to the park to meet Dezi and Reid and Oren.
Cora: Yaaay! I LOVE Oren!
Me: You do?
Cora: Yes, he's my friend. I will love to see him and play. I love him.
Me: Ok, sounds good. Let's go.
[A minute later]
Cora: Mom, is Oren a dog?
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The next 2 gems were submitted by Shannon & Pete, aka Dezi & Reid's parents.
Dez: (in low, growly voice reserved for impersonating animals or fierce creatures) I'm going to work.
Shannon: Really? Where do you work?
Dez: I work with Cora.
Shannon: Ah. What do you do?
Dez: We pretend to be tigers.
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Fashion advice for Pete:
While holding tiara: "You put this on, you be CUTE."
Later, while wearing princess dress: "You put this on you be REALLY cute."
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