From the Blog
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On Cupcakes v Muffins
The 5 y.o.: Mom? Your chocolate cupcakes are the best! Can I have another one? The 9 y.o.: Technically those ‘cupcakes’ are muffins. Cupcakes have frosting. Those do not. Therefore,… Read more →
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On Squirreling the Chocolate
Squirrel the chocolate into the batter? What the heck does that mean?!!! Oh, wait. It says “swirl the chocolate”. That makes more sense. The 13 y.o. Read more →
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On Presidents-vs-Aliens
The Mom: So what Presidential facts did you learn by playing Presidents -vs- Aliens? The 9 y.o.: I learned that Ronald Reagan is the BEST president for killing lots of… Read more →
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“Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their… Read more →
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On Genius Children
The 9 y.o.: What’s the opposite of Lo? The Mom: High? The 9 y.o.: Nope. 70. Read more →
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“I am the last leaf on the tree, and the wind is blowing.” —Gordon B Hinckley Read more →
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On Crosses and Christ
Mommy? Why do other churches have a cross on them? Don’t those people know that Jesus is coming back one day and he will probably stay FAR away from places… Read more →
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On Boys Named Mitch
Mitch? That boy’s name is Mitch? Who names their kid Mitch? Mitch is a dad’s name. But then he’d be Mr Mitchell, right? The 5 y.o. who is clearly not… Read more →
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On Rap Music
The Mom: That sounds like the start of a rap song. You’re a little white girl in a Volvo. That’s just wrong. The 9 y.o.: I’m droppin’ a beat. And… Read more →
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“Recognize limitations; no one can do everything. When you have done the best you can, be satisfied and don’t look back and second-guess, wondering how you could have done more.… Read more →
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