Archive for October, 2008

Boys and Their Um. . . You Know

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Roegen: I have penis
Scott: Yes, you have a penis.
Roegen: Jude have penis.
Scott: Yes, Jude has a penis.
Roegen: Breydon have penis.
Scott: Yes, Breydon has a penis.
Roegen: You have penis.
Scott: Yes, I have a penis.
Roegen: Mommy have penis.
Scott: No, Mommy does not have a penis.
Roegen: Mommy no have penis?
Scott: No
Roegen: Bummer

WANTED: Advice or Gypsies

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Saturday I awoke to the sound of a crash from the kitchen.  Scott was out of town for a debate trip so I knew it had to be either a child or a cat.  As I started to move I realize that my left arm is pinned by Jude and Breydon is asleep on my [...]

Definitions

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

When we woke up yesterday morning everything was blanketed in about four inches of white.  Having never lived in a cold climate the boys were ecstatic, dancing around the house and chafing to get outside.  Jude even ran outside in his footie pajamas because he couldn’t stand the anticipation any longer.
We told them that they [...]

On the Sluggish Side

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Breydon’s class has been studying slugs and their lifecycles at school.  They have a station in the room where the students the kids can watch what the slugs do, which as far as I can tell isn’t much.  The playground is a slug magnet, so it’s a good use of something that is in plentiful [...]

Where are the Wonder Pets When You Need Them?

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

When Scott went to let the dogs outside this morning, my cat Independence greeted him at the back door.  She’s been notorious for letting herself go on walkabout regardless of our opinions in the matter, so he sighed and let her in.  A little while later we discovered that the corner of the screen was [...]