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Apparently, Even Kids Don’t Know What to Say Sometimes
5-year-old: [home sick from school.] I DON'T NEED A NAP. [five minutes later, snapped the picture above.] Me: You're going to be late again. 8-year-old: Well, you should have gotten me out of bed sooner. Me: Well, I wanted you to get the most sleep you possibly could...
I Used to Want to Be a Rockstar. This is All I Got.
Husband and I used to be in a band. Well, we technically still are. We just don’t ever play the songs we’re still writing, because we have six kids. But before those six kids, we played all over Texas and took a few tours through Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. We...
When Your Kid Runs Into a Brick Wall. That’s Stationary.
You see this kid's face? You should see the wall. There's not a mark on it. We were happily bathing the younger boys, trying to keep the 15 gallons of water inside the tub for once, when our 8-year-old came howling into the house. Now, this isn't all that unusual....
Tapes Are From Ancient Times, Vegetable Vampire and a Secret Weapon
8-year-old: Mama, what is this? [holding a cassette recording of The Hobbit.] Me: I think they call that a cassette tape. 8-year-old: I've never even seen one of these before! It's like from ancient times! Me: 8-year-old: Me: 8-year-old: Did you listen to these when...
What We Don’t Consider When We Decide We Want a Baby
These would be things like higher utility bills, the gross and grosser, and torturous road trips. Having kids changes EVERYTHING.
Let’s Talk About Nerf Guns, Baby
Nerf guns aren’t quite as safe as one might think. At least not in this house.
Why You Shouldn’t Have to Clean Your Room
Husband: Does Mama know what you do at all times? 3-year-old: No. Husband: Yes. Mama always knows. Mama knows everything and sees everything. 5-year-old: If we tell someone a secret, will Mama hear it? Husband: 5-year-old: Husband: Yes. Me: Before you go outside to...
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