Evan is thankful for – Although he gets excited about bodily functions, I think Evan is especially thankful for hand control and mobility.

Every time I watch a Harry Potter movie I have found parallels to the rise of Hitler with bits of McCarthyism here and there. This morning I read Dr. Sanity’s comparison between Voldemort’s death eaters and terrorists. I enjoyed the movie on a pure escapism level, but watching it for sociological analogies was reaaally fun. […]

Amy is thankful for – “I’m thankful for my Dad letting me watch Little Einstein. and Noah. but not Tommy or Sarah. I’m thankful for Evan. And that’s all.”

I’m taking a crowd of 20 (mostly Girl Scouts) to see Harry Potter tomorrow and Evan will be staying with his grandparents for the very first time. Will I be incredibly relaxed or a nervous wreck? Oh, our marine biologist returns home tomorrow night.

Dear Evan, You are a wonderful baby, but Mommy is not a cow. If you continue to treat me like one, I will make you wear mittens when you eat. Love, Mommy

Molly loves the crisp, fall weather.

Can you tell we’re related?

What are the consequences when your child changes the settings or downloads things on your computer? Loss of privileges? What if it is your spouse who changes the settings and downloads things?

Our family marine biologist reports that she is cold.

Sarah was not worried about being away from home or family, but she was very concerned about missing an episode of LOST. She asked me to text message her any important clues. I told her no.