R U Quick Enough?

After working some major hours today, I was looking forward to a restful evening at home with my kiddos & my man!

Shortly after arriving home, my husband emerged from the kids bedroom to announce that he had found our eldest daughter (Bailie-6) standing in the middle of a babydoll cradle.

Now there are two problems with this...
1. The crade was handmade for my daughter's by my great-uncle. It is gorgeous!!
2. Bailie, said 6 yr old, weighs about 85lbs.
Naturally Mike removed her from the cradle and reminded her of the "value" of said cradle.

A short time later, Bailie emerged from the bedroom and climbed up in her Daddy's lap. Here's how their conversation went:
Daddy: "Bailie, tell Mommy where I found you earlier. "
Bailie: "Standing the baby's bed." (cradle)
Daddy: "Why did Daddy catch you standing in it like that? "
Bailie: "'Cause I wasn't quick enough! "

Y'all, I lost it!
Totally lost it!
Completely LOST IT! (and so did her Daddy!!)

It was the most quick-witted thing I'd ever heard that child say....If I were I a prideful parent, I'd say I was proud!!

I must admit...I've never been "quick enough" to not avoid getting caught myself.


I guess Bailie really is a chip off the 'ol block!!