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  • On Disney Characters

    The 14 y.o.: Dopey is the cutest dwarf. He’s so sweet. The 11 y.o.: But he’s not exactly the brightest bulb in the chandelier, is he? Read more →

  • On Jewish Boys

    The 14 y.o.: I just saw some boys in the neighborhood with little beanie hats on their heads. What’s up with that? The Dad: They are probably Jewish and those… Read more →

  • Our kitchen isl…

    Our kitchen island is the biggest chunk of granite I’ve ever seen. It’s so huge, it ought to be called a ‘sub-continent’ instead of an island. The 14 y.o. {in… Read more →

  • On Mistaken Missionaries

    The 14 y.o: LOOK! It’s a Mormon missionary! By himself. That doesn’t happen very often. The 11 y.o.: They always travel in pairs. Where’s his companion? The 14 y.o.: I… Read more →

  • On TV Shows

    The Mom: Whatcha watching? The 14 y.o.: Arrested Development. The 11 y.o.: Dogtown. The 7 y.o.: Dr Phil.  The Mom: Dr Phil? The 7 y.o.: Yeah. He’s talking to grown… Read more →

  • On Seminary Success

    I wish I did as well in Algebra as I do in church! The 14 y.o. Read more →

  • On Puking in the Car

    The 7 y.o.: I don’t feel very good. My tummy is upset. I think I need a bucket. The 11 y.o.: We’re in a car. Don’t vomit inside the car!… Read more →

  • On Breakfast in Bed

    The Dad: Since it’s a holiday weekend, I’m going to bring everyone breakfast in bed.  The Mom: What’re you cooking? The Dad: I’m getting it from the diner. So you… Read more →

  • On Tacos

    The Mom: I had fish tacos for lunch. They were delicious! The 10 y.o.: Were they soft shell or deep-fried? The Mom: Soft. It was a freshly made tortilla. The… Read more →

  • On Fish

    The 14 y.o.: I’ve never seen so many fish restaurants in one place in my life! I wonder why fish is so big in Wisconsin. The 6 y.o.: Well, the… Read more →

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