Whatever

When my niece Julia was just learning to talk, her kind and then kid-less Auntie gave her parents a break to go out for a parents only night on the town (they probably went to Costco or something).  They were so incredibly grateful until they came home and learned that I (oops, just gave away my involvement) had taught my niece the word "whatever."  Oh, but it wasn't just the word.  It was the hand on the hip, the tilted head, and long drawn out errrrr that really thrilled them.  My niece is now 13, and the word still drips from her mouth like honey.  Love it!  One of my most favorite painting designs is inspired by my darling niece and the original hangs above her bed.