Archive for February, 2016
22 Feb
Double trouble
August gets a bad rap for being bitey, but this weekend I saw Owen pry open the pup’s mouth, insert his hand, and then complain about what happened next. Not sure which of our toddlers is the most challenging…
18 Feb
Overheard
Ava: “I need a JOB so I can make some money. Like a dog walking business.”
Bry: “Can’t you learn to day trade or something?”
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Owen, to me, in a fit of inexplicable rage: “You’re not my father any more!”
Me: “Owen, I’m your mother.”
Owen: “No, Dad is my mother.”
Then, later that night: “I love you, actually. You can be my mother.”
10 Feb
Brace yourself
Olivia has a completely new smile! After many months of braces, she’s celebrating with a bag of previously off-limits candy, provided by the orthodontist (?!…he must get a kickback from the dentist next door).
The next challenge is to keep hold of a wildly expensive and removable retainer. Bry texted from the appointment: “Dogs love them, apparently.” I suggested ordering a backup immediately.
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