Amelia Bedelia is in quite a STATE! She changed her name and took FLIGHT!

"Amelia Bedelia, it's getting late. Time to hit the hay."
Amelia ran into the barn and started karate-chopping the bales, "HYA!"
(10)

"Oh dear, it's raining cats and dogs outside."
Amelia ran outside and started growling, "GRR!"
"Amelia, why are you growling?"
"To keep the animals away!"
(7)

"Well, they say she's the best cook around, but I suppose the proof is in the pudding."
Amelia stuck her finger in the pudding and tasted it, "YUM! I see what you mean!"
(2)

"Amelia Bedelia, can you fetch the nice silverware for our guests?"
"But it's clear skies outside."
"What does that have to do with anything?"
"You told me to save it for a rainy DAY!"
(2)

"Amelia Bedelia, our guests are complaining about the table settings---and I'm sure you had a finger in the PIE."
"Oh no, I would never touch the food with my bare hands!"
(7)

"Amelia Bedelia, we've all had a long day. Let's try to lighten the mood."
Amelia Bedelia struck a candle, "Is this well-LIT enough?"
(2)

"Amelia Bedelia, sometimes I have no idea what you're saying to me. I'm completely at SEA!"
"But we're not even near the coast!"
(8)