Naomi's Letter to Doug

Going to Live with the Monkeys

Kaeli, in the van when we were coming home today: Naomi is sleeping. I get to work on schoolwork when we get home.

Me: No, Kaeli, you need to take a nap. We are going to someone's house for supper.

Kaeli: When I get bigger, I will just go live with the monkeys!

Naomi, just half asleep: Kaeli, can I come with you?

Kaeli: Yes, me and Naomi will go be with the monkeys!

"Hotsick"

Naomi: Mom, do you know what "hotsick" is?
Me: No, what is it?
Naomi: It's when you lose your babies.
Me: Where did you learn that from?
Naomi: Kenya, the lion cub.