Brayden says: Dad’s current occupation:  “Being in the Air Force” His dream job would be:  “Flying a plane or baseball player” What expression does he use — way too often?  “Well, he sleeps too much, for one.” What’s the last thing you two did together?  “Heart to heart conversation” What piece of clothing should he [...]

Kendrie, as we were leaving the public pool today:  “Mom, did you see that guy with the nipple earrings?!?!?”

If you’re friends with me on Facebook, you’ve probably already seen this.  But just in case not, I thought I would share:  Kendrie: “Mom, I think I’m pregnant.” Me: “Oh, really? Have you been having a lot of sex?” Kendrie: “no.” Me: “Then why on earth would you think you are pregnant? Kendrie: “Because my [...]

As always, the first-day-of-school surveys yielded some interesting information from each of my children.  I do miss the days when they answered simpler questions, such as “How tall is Dad?” with “55″ and “How old is Mom?”  Also “55″.  As they get older, their answers aren’t as silly or as funny, but I still love [...]

Quote of the day:  “Kellen, there is a difference between ‘stealth’ and ‘eavesdropping’.  Eavesdropping does not make you a ninja.”

Kendrie:  “Who is the Social Studies teacher when I get to the 6th grade?” Kellen:  “You don’t take Social Studies in the 6th grade, you take World Cultures.” Kendrie:  “What is the difference between World Cultures and Social Studies?” Kellen:  (pause)  (pause again)  “Well, for starters, they’re not even spelled the same!” Clearly, when you [...]

Remember when I told you two weeks ago that I backed into my neighbor’s car?  And I had two of Kendrie’s friends with me, and that I unleashed a volley of curse words?  Well, that was an exaggeration.  I only unleashed ONE curse word.  Loudly, and with feeling.  In case you can’t guess which one, [...]

Our school is having its Fall Book Fair right now and Kendrie bought a book today called “Coke or Pepsi”, or something like that.  Basically, a book of questions for the reader to ask their friends to get to know them better.  Mainly yes or no, short-answer, or “choose between” type questions ….. silly, fun, [...]

When Kendrie got up this morning and got herself dressed for school, I noticed what she was wearing: a black undershirt, light blue t-shirt, and royal blue sweat pants with a red stripe. I noticed because I knew they were having Valentines parties at school this afternoon, and that I would be there with my [...]

Kendrie and I were driving home from the mall just now, where I had just purchased her a new pair of tennis shoes. NOT because she had outgrown her old shoes, but because Kellen had outgrown *his* old shoes and heaven forbid one kid get new shoes in this house and not the other two. [...]