Two Recent Conversations with M&M

One

Before 5am I hear Mary-Michael open her bedroom door, close it and call for me. I go upstairs. 

Me: Mary-Michael, it's still dark outside. You need to go back to bed. 

Mary-Michael: But I awake.

Me: Go back to bed, and don't leave your room until I come get you. Yes ma'am?

Mary-Michael: Yes, man (aka ma'am). 

A few minutes go by...I hear Mary-Michael on the monitor knocking on her bedroom door (from the inside). 

Mary-Michael: (knock knock) Come in. Come in, Momma, come in. Come in (voice is getting louder). Come in!!

I run upstairs to attempt to keep at least one child asleep (Frazier) until after 6am. 

Two

We are in the car taking a long drive because I needed a minute to breathe, and the kids are usually pretty good in the car. Sometimes I actually get to listen to my music and have a few moments of peace. However, that day, Mary-Michael had a lot to say, so I decided to pray. 

Me: Lord, please ....

Mary-Michael: Momma, you talking to your self?

Me: No, I'm talking to Jesus. 

Mary-Michael: Where? I don't see him. 

Me: Jesus is everywhere. He's always with us. 

Mary-Michael: Jesus in my heart?

Me: Yes, baby, in your heart. He's always with us. 

Mary-Michael: Then Jesus not with you! He's with me! (very matter of factly)

Me: Yes, but he's with all of us. 

Mary-Michael: No, with Mary-Michael. 

Me: (sigh) Ok, baby.