Fly on the Wall: grammar & syntax

On our way to the rehearsal dinner last weekend…

Ellie: Dad, why are we going into this heynormous hotel?

Dad: Because we’re going to have dinner here.

Ellie:  But why are we going to eat in this heynormous hotel?

At lunch this week…

Ellie: May I have some fruit?

Mom: Sure thing, babe.  What kind of fruit do you want?

Ellie: Applecots.  I LOVE Applecots!

During a snuggle…

Mom: Ellie, what do you think of Tessa? [new puppy...more on this later!]

Ellie: I’m WILD that she is sleeping in my room!!!

Mom: You’re wild, huh?

Ellie: Yes!  VEEEEEERY HAPPY!!!!

(seriously, who needs prepositions?)