From the Blog
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On Caillou
The 6 y.o.: The only thing on tv is Caillou The 10 y.o.: Aaaargh. I can’t stand that whiny, alien, cancer boy. The 6 y.o.: He doesn’t have cancer. The… Read more →
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On Vocabulary
The Mom: Have you cut up your word cards for this week? The 6 y.o.: No. I didn’t like the words. The Mom: You don’t have to like them. You… Read more →
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On National Debt
The 10 y.o.: So let me get this straight. From George Washington to 2008 when Obama came into office, the national debt was 10 trillion dollars. And now it is… Read more →
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On Shushing
The Dad: SHHHHH! The 14 y.o.: WHO are you shhhushing? AAAAUUUUUGGGHHHH!!! There’s no one else in the house or for miles and miles around to hear us! We live in… Read more →
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On Facebook
The 14 y.o.: Isn’t he cute? Look at his picture on Facebook. He’s soo gorgeous! The Dad: Which guy? The one hugging another dude? The 14 y.o.: HE’S NOT GAY!… Read more →
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On Wise Men & Girls
Daddy? You are wise. You could be a wise man. In fact, I’ve come to realize you are almost as wise as me. The 6 y.o. Read more →
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On Tardiness
The 10 y.o.: Signing into the office when you’re late to school is the worst thing. The Dad: It’s ok. I’ve got this. The School Secretary: Sooo. Running a bit… Read more →
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On Special Occasions
The Mom: That was a beautiful song to celebrate our anniversary! Did you make it up all by yourself? The 6 y.o.: Nah. It was the birthday song on Barbie’s… Read more →
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On Car Crashes
The 10 y.o.: You crashed into the car behind us. The Dad: I was pulling out slowly and we tapped. The 14 y.o.: You slammed the car into an old… Read more →
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On Apple Maps
The Mom: The worst part about Apple maps is that the woman’s voice sounds just like my mother. The 6 y.o. I wish she sounded like the hamster in the… Read more →
Scarlett of Suburbia 