Momma Gnome: What is something I always say to you?

Buddy: That you love me

Momma Gnome:What makes me happy?

Buddy: Me listening

Momma Gnome: What makes me sad?

Buddy: When I’m mad and yelling

Momma Gnome:How do I make you laugh?

Buddy: You do something funny

Momma Gnome: What was I like as a child?

Buddy: A nice lady

Momma Gnome: How old am I?

Buddy: Uh….36?

Momma Gnome: How tall am I?

Buddy: 6’5”?…no…5’2”!

Momma Gnome:What is my favorite thing to do?

Buddy: Do puzzles and hang with me

Momma Gnome: What do I do when you’re not around?

Buddy: Puzzles and call me

Momma Gnome: If I become famous, what will it be for?

Buddy: Family

Momma Gnome: What am I really good at?

Buddy: Being a mom

Momma Gnome: What am I not very good at?

Buddy: Yelling at me

Momma Gnome: What do I do for a job?

Buddy: (Long silent pause) Help WallyBingBong with school, Take care of the dogs and handle Squizzle when he’s not listening.

Momma Gnome: What is my favorite food?

Buddy: Macaroni

Momma Gnome: What makes you proud of me?

Buddy: You’re the best mommy ever

Momma Gnome:If I were a character, who would I be?

Buddy: Minnie

Momma Gnome: What do we enjoy doing together?

Buddy: We enjoy playing games and doing puzzles together

Momma Gnome: How are we the same?

Buddy: We like gardening and stuff, and I love to call you and you love to call me.

Momma Gnome:How are we different?

Buddy: We’re not the same age.

Momma Gnome: How do you know I love you?

Buddy:You always say that you love me

Momma Gnome: What do I like most about dad?

Buddy: How he disciplines right and at the right timing

Momma Gnome: Where is my favorite place to go?

Buddy: The Spaghetti train place (This is the Spaghetti Factory)

Momma Gnome: How old was I when you were born?

Buddy: Um…27?

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