From the Blog
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On Imaginary Math
The 5 y.o.: What’s 2 + a pickle? The 9 y.o.: What?! 2 pickles? The 5 y.o.: Nope. What’s 1 + bacon? The 9 y.o.: I give up. What is… Read more →
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On Michigan Football
The 5 y.o.: I’ve had enough of football. Let’s watch that Santa Wipeout that was just on TV. That looked cool. The 9 y.o.: We can’t. It was an ad… Read more →
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On The Old Spice…Girl
The 5 y.o.: I have to make up a timeline about my life for school this week. All the big events that have happened since I was born. The 9… Read more →
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On Blackmailing Mom
The 13 y.o.: Well, what are you going to give me to NOT tell my little sisters what you got them for Christmas? The Mom: (throws a bag of chocolate… Read more →
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On Reversals
The 5 y.o.: What does reverse mean? The 9 y.o.: Backwards. The 5 y.o. But what if you’re spinning in a circle? How do you reverse? The 9 y.o.: You… Read more →
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On Manners
The 5 y.o.: Daddy, I know you found my blue fish this morning, but I lost it again. Can you find it for me and put it on the table… Read more →
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I made a turkey at school today. He has colorful feathers. And eyelashes! I’m going to call him Bob. Or Percival. Percy the turkey. I like that. The 5 y.o. Read more →
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On Little Sisters
The Mom: Where is M? Is she outside? Or in her bedroom? The 5 y.o.: Ooooo! Pick me to go find her! I love to spy on M in her… Read more →
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On State Capitals {pt ii}
The Mom: What is the capital of Louisiana? The 9 y.o.: Baton Rouge. The 13 y.o.: Which is French for red….baton. I think it means stick. The 9 y.o.: Oh… Read more →
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On The Statue of Liberty
The Mom: What is the Statue of Liberty holding in her left hand? The 13 y.o.: A torch. Wait, no, a book. No. {holds her right arm out} Yes, a… Read more →
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