From the Blog
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On Dinglehoppers and Lobster Forks
The Mom (loudly opening and closing every drawer and cabinet in the kitchen): Does ANYONE know where the lobster forks are? The Mom (walks into media room with an epic… Read more →
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On Running
The Mom: Hey! Where are you going off to young lady? The 15 y.o.: The local 5k run is passing RIGHT IN FRONT of our house. I just saw some… Read more →
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On The Empire Strikes Back
The 15 yo: “But the Original Star Wars Trilogy had Lando Caldrippydone” The Mom: “You mean Lando Calrissian? How do you not know his name? You’ve seen the movie like… Read more →
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On Toddlers
It’s like dog beds…for toddlers The 12 yo Read more →
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On Scottish Names
The 8 y.o.: Who’s Ed? The Mom: Ed? Ed who? The 8 y.o.: Ed Burro The Mom: Who? What? What are you talking about? The 8 y.o. (points to the television):… Read more →
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On Filing Cabinets
The 11 y.o.: Whatcha doin’ Mom? What’s that thing? The Mom: It’s called a filing cabinet. It’s where I keep the important school papers and file them away. The 11 y.o.:… Read more →
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On Captain Obvious
The 11 yo: Is this corn the 94% or the 6%? The Mom: The what? The 11 yo: Modified. GMO’s. Which is it? The Mom: It’s corn. Eat it. The… Read more →
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On Apples Falling Near Trees
The Mom: It’s a necklace I got as an early mother’s day gift. The 7 y.o.: Big C is in copper, M is gold and my name is on the… Read more →
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On Facts vs Complaints
“I don’t want to go to school today. I’m just saying. And that’s not complaining ’cause it’s a fact, right?” The 7 yo Read more →
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On Busting Old Wives’ Tales
The 11 y.o.: Dad? What’s in the plastic cup you put on the island? The Dad: Don’t drink it! It’s a little bit of water with dish soap and… Read more →
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