Long Distance Call

I called Salem last night to see how things were going down at Camp Pensacola:

"Hi Mommy!"
me: "Hey Salem! I miss you! Have you been having fun?"
her: "Yes I HAVE! Mamae hasn't made me wear tights!"
me: "Well, it's summertime. You only wear tights in the winter when it's cold."
her: "Mom, I opened my suitcase and saw you put in NEW CLOTHES!!"
me: "Yes, I wanted to surprise you. Did you find those cute jean shorts?"
her: "Yes, I did! I'm wearing them right now and they ARE cute! You packed so many clothes for me, I can put on new outfits all the time!"

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her: "Hey mommy - can you come down here a little early?"
me: "I'm leaving Atlanta at 2:00 on Friday, I'll be there before bedtime!"
her: "Good deal mommy. Did you pack me any animals?"
me: "Yes, you have two stuffed animals in the front zippered suitcase pocket, go check!"
her: "Oh thank you mommy! Hey - Can you bring down something very important when you come?"
me: "er...yes...what is it?"
her: "I'd like about 2 or 3 Barbies. I'm going to need those right away when you get here."
me: "No problem. I'll get right on that to be sure I have them ready for you when I hit Floridian soil!"
her: "What?"
me: "I love you and I'll see you soon!!"
her: "I love you too mommy...um, I hope you're not putting my Barbies in soil."
me: "I'm not. Me hitting Floridian soil is a figure of speech."
her: "Don't say 'Figure of Speech' to me!"
me: "10-4 good buddy...see you on Friday!"
her: "Okay!"