Grant just came in from playing with his brothers. He was crying and upset. I comforted him, rocked him, soothed him.He suddenly sat up:“Hey Mom! can I have a Brownie?!” Because I’m a sucker:“Sure buddy, but go wash your hands.” “I will just use my tears to do it.” “Nope, you need to go to […]
Landscape Architect.
This is a raised planter in our backyard. It is not treated very nicely. Sprinklers don’t sprinkle very well here. Dogs hop up there and chase each other around the tree. Sad little agapanthus plants get trampled down. Grant was up there on the edge, looking like he was thinking of stepping into the planter. […]
Does this mean I can call myself a domestic engineer?
Devin (16 and a half) and my 17 year old niece accompanied me to a store. They cruised around, checking out the bounty of goods that JoAnn Fabrics had to offer. I found the couple of things I needed and went to the registers to pay. As I finished up my transaction and headed for […]
My favorite exchange of the day. (But the day ain’t over.)
Grant wanted a corn-dog for lunch. Doesn’t sound too good to me, but OK. Nuked the corn-dog, poured the milk, squirted the ketchup, got the napkin, called the child, busied myself in the kitchen. After a few moments I heard clapping. It was Grant, applauding himself for eating all of the “corn” but leaving the […]
Favorite Exchange of the Day (but it’s still early.)
I just made Grant his breakfast of choice: wheat toast with grape jelly and a glass of milk. (And a napkin! You forgot my napkin, Mom!) As I placed these things in front of him, he smiled at me and said, “Thanks, Mom! I’m happy of ya and proud of ya!” Loosely translated, I think […]
My favorite exchange of the day. (So far.)
Grant: “Rocky (the cat) keeps running away from me.” Mom: “Stop chasing him with the ukulele.” Grant: “But he likes music.”
I have to find my backpack! My brain was in it!
Last Friday, Devin brought home his school backpack, full of books and homework. For some reason, he left it near bags that were being packed into the car for a weekend at the cabin. Sunday evening, I had to remind him to make sure it got packed back into the car to come back from […]
We need some help in the shoe department. Please.
Mitchell & I went shopping yesterday. We were looking at some shoes and discussing which we liked the best. There was a pair of Vans with some cool details on the sides. “I like these best” Mitch says, pointing to the shoes, “The ones with the Space Invaders on the sides.” Oh no, no, no. […]
Books? Check. Homework? Check. Pencils? Check. Tropical fruit…?
Tuesday evening: Mom: Are you finished with your homework, Devin? Dev: Yeah. Mom: Did you do all of your chores? Dev: Yeah. Mom: Is your back pack packed up and ready to go for school tomorrow? Dev: Yeah (slightly annoyed with this line of questioning….) everything’s done. Wednesday morning: Dev: (on a friend’s borrowed cell […]
Crazy Johnny’s Law School
Rich just won a case that has been making him nuts because the other lawyer truly is a slime ball. Rich said of him, “He’s either very stupid or he’s crazy like a retarded fox.” Struck me as so funny I just had to share.
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