That’s My Boy

Little Boy is six years old.  It’s a tough life for him because he has –count them!– FOUR older sisters. Even his twin sister is three minutes older than he is.  The bright side of this is that he really knows how to get along with girls.  And he’s used to taking orders from them too!

A Conversation Between the Twins

Little Boy: Do you know the name of my best friend at school ? Little Girl: No.  Little Boy: It starts with a D. Duh duh duh… Little Girl: Dominick? Little Boy: No. Duh duh duh… Little Girl: Dustin? Little Boy: No. Duh duh duh… Little Girl: Just tell me.  Little Boy: Dakota.  Little Girl: Okay.  Little Boy: But I don’t think you would like

The Anniversary Dinner

My husband and I have been married for twenty-one years. Therefore, we felt the need to spend a whole bunch of money on fancy food. I don’t exactly know why…. The food was as delicious as it looked, but looking at the bill almost killed us. Still, we had a great time. And of course, it

This is Why We Don’t Go Shopping Very Often

I took the kids to “Bed Bath and Beyond” because GG (aged 14) wanted to buy a complicated hair straightening tool. I really don’t know why. Me: But you already HAVE a hair straightener. GG; It doesn’t work well enough. Me: And besides, your hair is already straight. GG; It isn’t straight ENOUGH. Me: Whatever.

It’s Graduation Season

We recently reached the last days of May, and that means EVERYONE seems to be graduating from something. Last week I attended three separate events marking the end of my kids’ school year. None was particularly exciting. I mean, let’s be honest. Graduation ceremonies are a complete snooze. You sit there listening to the names