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Young House Love » Kids & Pets » Clara Conversations

| By Sherry Petersik | May 10, 2014 | 68 Comments

Clara Conversations

A bunch of you asked if we’d be continuing this series from Young House Life over here after this post, and the answer is yes. So… happy Saturday! And happy Mother’s Day to all the ladies out there who are celebrating it (says the bleary eyed sleep-deprived mom who wouldn’t have it any other way).

Clara Convos Image

Convo #1
Clara (stalling before bedtime): Wait! Before bed let’s talk about my room!
Mom: What about your room?
Clara: My fairy lights.
Mom: What about them? 
Clara: They make… my eyes… feel… so… round. 

Convo #2
Clara (randomly in the middle of breakfast after looking down at her outfit): I have the most beautiful dress in Virginia.

Convo #3
Clara (looking through an old People magazine & pointing to a gold Oscar statue from the Academy Awards): What’s that? 
Mom: That’s called an Oscar statue.
Clara: The Oscar statue looks like a big fruit snack. 

Convo #4
Clara (after throwing a ball in the air and catching it before it hit the ground): I’m a hero! Or maybe I’m not.

Convo #5:
Clara (after we got home from the hospital with Teddy): Today I’m going to name him Teddy, and then next time I’m going to name him Butch, and then next time I’m going to name him Barnacle, and then next time he’ll be Teddy again!

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Mary @ Redo 101Mary @ Redo 101 says

    May 10, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    I’m so glad you’re mixing these Clara-isms in here on the main site – she is The Funniest Girl in Virginia! Happy Mother’s Day, Sherry!

    Mary

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    • Avatar for CC says

      May 10, 2014 at 6:39 pm

      What a pleasant surprise (having a post on Saturday). Thanks and happy mother’s day to you as well.

  2. Avatar for AddieAddie says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Love it! I laughed way too loud at “Oscar looks like a big fruit snack” :)

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  3. Avatar for Mrs. MoneyMrs. Money says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day!

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  4. Avatar for GingerGinger says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    I think she may just be the cutest, happiest girl of ever.

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  5. Avatar for IrisMIrisM says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Haha I love her she’s amazing!! Hope my future baby girl will be as funny as her :)
    xo, Iris
    http://www.thecoloredmarriedlife.com

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  6. Avatar for Emily BuflerEmily Bufler says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    haha This was one of my favorites to date! I love the “most beautiful dress in Virginia” bit…

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  7. Avatar for KaliKali says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    She is just too cute! (I love your fairy lights too, Clara. So much that I bought some for my own room)

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  8. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    May 10, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Oh this is precious. “Barnacle”. I mean, honestly, ha ha! My niece has currently just turned 5, and having phone conversations with her has become infinitely more fun. I always sing her the Part of your World song from Little Mermaid, and she goes wild! It’s wonderful to have bright convos with them, even from miles away.

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  9. Avatar for Lauren H.Lauren H. says

    May 10, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    These always make me smile. How does so much personality fit into such a tiny frame?

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  10. Avatar for Linda`Linda` says

    May 10, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day, Sherry! Wishing you and the whole family a wonderful day!

    Reply
  11. Avatar for Laura VLaura V says

    May 10, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Oh my lanta, I just love reading the Clara Conversations! So glad Young House Life and Love are together. Always a joy to read!!

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  12. Avatar for Sarah @ SarahSarah @ Sarah's Daybook says

    May 10, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Hahaha! She is so funny!! Happy Mother’s Day, Sherry!

    Sarah

    http://www.sarahsdaybook.wordpress.com

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  13. Avatar for Karen L.Karen L. says

    May 10, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Funny girlie, indeed! Happy Mother’s day, Sherry. Enjoy.

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  14. Avatar for Sarah @ SarahSarah @ Sarah's Daybook says

    May 10, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Just saw Teddy’s photo from this week! So cute!! Love the outtakes :) First one where his eyes are open!

    Sarah

    http://www.sarahsdaybook.wordpress.com

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 10, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      I know! They grow up so fast (sniffle).

      xo
      s

  15. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    May 10, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    These get funnier every time! Happy Mother’s Day Sherry.

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  16. Avatar for Sara KiiruSara Kiiru says

    May 10, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Love this so much! One of my very favorite parts of motherhood is recording the things our boys say. Some days my own can’t move fast enough! You can share this stuff as often as you want. :-)

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  17. Avatar for MelanieMelanie says

    May 10, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    These made me laugh….I’ve a little boy roughly the same age (bit younger praps?) coming out with similar things and they warm my heart. We hail from London and recently whilst travelling on a slightly different route to our norm he was listening out for the bus stop announcements.
    “Trafalgar Estate” says the electronic voice
    “Don’t know it estate…..” Says O
    “Cutty Sark” says the electronic voice
    “Mummy….don’t know it Cutty Ark” said and increasingly worried O….

    He knew the cinema though….our final destination and one he was pleased with!
    X

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 10, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      What a cutie!

      xo
      s

  18. Avatar for TrishTrish says

    May 10, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    She is the cutest thing ever! And tell her I said she does an awesome job brushing those pearly whites!! Have a wonderful Mother’s Day…

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  19. Avatar for Lara CLara C says

    May 10, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    Ha! Love these! My three-year-old has started many conversations in the car lately with, “Mommy, let’s have a conversation about airbags” (thanks to the little warning picture on the sun visor) or, my personal favorite, “Mommy, tell me all about your adventures.” Where do I start?!

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  20. Avatar for KristinKristin says

    May 10, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Honestly, the eyes so round thing made me laugh so hard. So hard! It’s so funny, and I don’t know why it makes me laugh as hard as it did.
    My three year old said “what the heck” tonight and it cracked me up as well. Kids are so great. Happy Mother’s Day Sherry!

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  21. Avatar for JimJim says

    May 10, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Happy mothers day. I’ll be seeing mine on Monday for dinner. Can’t wait.

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  22. Avatar for GreyGrey says

    May 10, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    I love these posts, and I’m glad you’re keeping them. She is so cute! The silly things she says always makes me smile :)

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  23. Avatar for SusanSusan says

    May 10, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    I love these! Happy Mothers Day Sherdog!

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  24. Avatar for JanelleJanelle says

    May 11, 2014 at 1:06 am

    So cute!!! Kids seriously say the greatest things!

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  25. Avatar for Allie AtkinsonAllie Atkinson says

    May 11, 2014 at 3:20 am

    OMG Here (in NZ) people is a p0rn magazine :0 I was wondering “what the…” before remembering that it’s not where you are. Phew!
    Clara is so cute. I have missed reading about her Claraisms.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 11, 2014 at 6:07 am

      No way! That’s hilarious!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for GabiGabi says

      May 11, 2014 at 7:31 am

      Haha XP

  26. Avatar for Emily @ Life on FoodEmily @ Life on Food says

    May 11, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Oh the world through children. So cute!!

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  27. Avatar for MolleeMollee says

    May 11, 2014 at 7:09 am

    Oh, yay! I would’ve missed these. Happy Mother’s Day, Sherry!

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  28. Avatar for GabiGabi says

    May 11, 2014 at 7:29 am

    Haha too funny! Loved the “I’m a hero…or maybe I’m not” XD

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  29. Avatar for NicoleNicole says

    May 11, 2014 at 7:42 am

    A post on Saturday, what a lovely surprise! I’ve been enjoying your changed pace and this sweet touch is just heartwarming. It really does feel like reading YHL 4 years ago, when just about anything could happen. Cheers to spontaneity, and happy Mothers Day!

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  30. Avatar for BarbzBarbz says

    May 11, 2014 at 8:36 am

    So many cute-isms from 30 plus years ago (oh, yes, time goes by much too quickly), but I do have one absolute favorite. Upon learning that his brand new baby sister’s name was actually Rebecca (even though we would be calling her Becky), three year old Brian asked, “Is my real name Re-Brian?”

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  31. Avatar for caroline [the diy nurse]caroline [the diy nurse] says

    May 11, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Sounds like there was some bedtime delay attempts there ;)

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  32. Avatar for Heidrun FinnbogadottirHeidrun Finnbogadottir says

    May 11, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Hehe such a funny girl,thanks for sharing and happy mothers day

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  33. Avatar for JuliaJulia says

    May 11, 2014 at 10:14 am

    OMG, Convo #5! Too beautiful. But so true though, no? Some days you just need to use a different name, and the next day it’s back to their normal name, and only the cool kids get to do that.

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  34. Avatar for Nicole S.Nicole S. says

    May 11, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Happy Mothers day!

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  35. Avatar for jeannettejeannette says

    May 11, 2014 at 11:46 am

    clara, my eyes are so round too.
    xoxo
    happy mother’s day to all.

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  36. Avatar for AnaAna says

    May 11, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Love to have this kind of posts in here!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    May 11, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day! Such funny moments to capture! My little one is only saying ‘cheese’ and ‘shoes’ currently (both important words!) but I can’t wait to hear the full sentences that come out of her mouth one day :)

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  38. Avatar for MaureenMaureen says

    May 11, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Happy Mother’s Day! Wanted to let you know that my sister and I (both huge fans!) decided to take our mom to Homearama and to some of your posted favorite Eats and Thrifts this weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day. Easy drive from the Annapolis, MD area and thanks to you guys we had a great time in Richmond. We loved your house best!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 11, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      So glad!

      xo
      s

  39. Avatar for ae reedae reed says

    May 11, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I just LOVE the Clara conversations!! :). I have two nieces and I wished I would have thought to do this…..it’s wonderful!!!! :)

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  40. Avatar for AndrezaAndreza says

    May 11, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY, SHERRY!!!!

    You sure have the funniest girl in Virginia.

    xoxo

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  41. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    May 11, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    “The Oscar statue looks like a big fruit snack.”

    I laughed so much at this one.

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  42. Avatar for Vicki BrawleyVicki Brawley says

    May 11, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    The conversations were precious. I love reading yiur blog but am curious as to why it no longer comes through email. I enjoy following you on fb but I like the email.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 11, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      We have heard that yahoo changed something so everyone who subscribed to any blogs no longer gets them. They seem to still work with gmail if you have an email with that service. Hope it helps!

      xo
      s

  43. Avatar for Nicole B.Nicole B. says

    May 11, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    She’s such a cutie!

    As of right now, our little guy is mainly saying “Uh-oh, no, mama, and down”. Makes me smile.

    Happy Mothers day!

    Nicole B.

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  44. Avatar for Courtney R.Courtney R. says

    May 11, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    “The Oscar statue looks like a giant fruit snack”… I almost died…in a good way! This child is hysterical! These certainly always brighten my day!! Happy Momma’s Day Hun!

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  45. Avatar for KimKim says

    May 11, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    Loving the new YHL! Clara Convos are completely endearing.

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  46. Avatar for JennyJenny says

    May 12, 2014 at 12:21 am

    So cute! Our eldest is almost 4 and is such a silly goose, too. Kids are the best. Hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day! xoz

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  47. Avatar for Liz || Shopping My ClosetLiz || Shopping My Closet says

    May 12, 2014 at 12:26 am

    Love these conversations!

    Liz @ http://www.shoppingmycloset.com

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  48. Avatar for Rebecca W.Rebecca W. says

    May 12, 2014 at 2:12 am

    So funny! The different names one made me think of my youngest sibling. Growing up with three older sisters, he once commented that in a few years he would grow up to be a Kimi. And then he’ll be a Becky and after that, a Jenny (naming all of us in age order)! It’s too funny how the minds of kids work and how they shape their world. Happy Mother’s Day!

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  49. Avatar for Mary BethMary Beth says

    May 12, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Hope you had a lovely mother’s day, Sherry..
    xo

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  50. Avatar for paige @ Lux Per Diempaige @ Lux Per Diem says

    May 12, 2014 at 8:35 am

    so cute! You should work these into your next family yearbook!

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