this needs a flowchart

Doug is the only person in the room, but he is clearly having an animated conversation with someone. Is he, A. Making a video B. Talking to someone IRL via bluetooth C. Talking to the code on the screen D. Communicating with the voices in his head

Big red bullseye store

The only thing that we didn’t pack for our trip to DC was Amy’s sneakers. Because of that, our first outing began with a trip to Target. I listened to one half of a conversation. Doug: “Hello.” “We’re at Target.” “We forgot Amy’s shoes. I’m making a video.” “The escalator! It’s awesome!” I missed the […]

What we were thinking

Me: The children need the bathroom. We don’t have time to argue with TSA. Doug: I read about backscatter and I don’t want the children doing it. I sent Cathy that link but she never reads the links I send her. I should send it again. T never sent me that document I said I […]

What should we give dad?

Evan: “A light saber.” Amy: “A card and a hug and a kiss.” Noah: “Ummm…” Evan: “A pumpkin.” Sarah: “A robe. A really long robe that he’ll wear all the time.” Noah: “He probably would like a light saber.” Evan: “A flower.” Tommy: “A shower in the downstairs bathroom.” Sarah: “An organic, vegetarian cake.” Since […]

leaving on a jet plane

In a month, we are taking the youngest children on a mini-adventure. The part of the adventure they can’t stop talking about is their first ride in an airplane. As with all things that involve children, there is much behind the scenes planning involved. I’m not an experienced flier, but I think I have the […]

just like daddy

First night: “Why can’t I sleep nekkid like Daddy does sometimes?” Second night: “Can I just wear jammie bottoms and no shirt like Daddy wears?” Third night: “Doug, I need you to start wearing panties and a gown at night.”

Rule of three – home improvement version

From the rule book: Home repair and improvements require at least three trips to the hardware store to replace broken/lost tools and/or supplies. Ex. – “I can’t find the basin wrench, so I have to go back to Home Depot. The water is turned off.”