Ella Quote of the Year

We are going to Oregon to visit my parents for a week. I went out to get some last minute things, and when I came back, Ella was in bed, but still awake. Here was our conversation:

Ella: Mommy, will you stay home with me tomorrow?

Me: Why? Don't you want to go to Oregon?

E: No. Not anymore.

Me: Why not?

E: Because Bigfoot lives there.

Me: (Trying not to laugh) You don't have to worry about Bigfoot. He's not real.

E: Are you sure?

Me: Yes, I'm positive.

E: Because Grandma Janes told you so?

Me: Uh, sure. Besides, you have a strong, tall, handsome Daddy who can beat up Bigfoot any time. You'll be safe. Where did you hear about Bigfoot, anyway?

E: It was on iCarly.

(For the record, Lear has also watched a show called Monster Quest on the History Channel about Bigfoot. iCarly is not solely to blame.)