*I wish I could meet Mr. Rogers in real life, but he's dead, isn't he, Mom? (Mallory)
*Ross: (Grumbles about doing a writing assignment) This is useless.
Me: Bud, writing is something you will use for the rest of your life. You will use it in your job.
Ross: No I won't. I'm going to be an MLB player.
Me: Well then, it will help you with your English. You need to sound proper when you are interviewed.
Ross: I'll just pretend like I'm Dominican.
*Mallory: Will you tell me the story of the Ugly Duckling?
Me: (After I tell the story) See? We all have feelings, and we don't want them to be hurt. We are kind to everyone.
Mallory: Yeah, even ugly people.