If – Then
If Doug takes the car for the day, then I can’t drive anywhere. If I can’t drive anywhere, then it’s a bad day to miss the bus.
Month: February 2007
further apologies to Eric Idle
All things tween and teen They’re creatures growing up They’re taller than me now I can’t believe they’re mine The whiteheads clog up their pores Blackheads that should be popped Their skin is always oily Buy cleanser by the quart. They always want more money They hang out at the mall Growing out of all […]
apologies to Eric Idle
The bed is warm and dry But it’s cold and damp outside The big kids ate all the good cereal When she’s eating her cold pop-tart All smiles, happy singing ‘Cause this’ll help others feel happy too… And…Amy woke on the good side of the bed… Amy rose from the happy side of the bed… […]
Steve vs. Joe
He may be more popular with adults now, but I don’t think it’ll boost his preschooler ranking. I’ll have to ask Sarah to watch this video give a teen opinion.
Granny says:
“I asked your father to kill me before I get like my mother, so don’t be mad at him.” Say what?!? Now I expect a phone call from the jail. “Well, she burned dinner, so I figured her mind was gone.”
Sarah really likes the aquarium
Warning: A late night story with a topic you would usually read in Doug’s blog. The grandparents took everyone to the aquarium today. I took a zillion pictures of the trip. Near the end of the aquarium is a hands-on area with musical rocks, a morse code signal light, a treasure box that blows air […]
How to become “best big sister ever”
Give younger sister all of your old Beanie Babies. Instant status booster.
reaching out
Since nobody has asked me to perform their wedding ceremony yet, I’ll make a different offer. I can certify and order your Presidential Volunteer Service Awards. Just let me know and I’ll walk you through the process of tracking your hours spent giving back to your community.
television philosophy
“That’s what life is. It’s a series of rooms. And who we get stuck in those rooms with adds up to what our lives are.”
games children play (bonk)
While head-butting Evan last night, I flashed back several decades to a game I taught my youngest brother when he was Evan’s age. The game is simple. Extend one arm and clench that hand in a fist. Like a cartoon mallet on Roger Rabbit’s head, clonk fist on unsuspecting head and say “bonk” while giggling. […]