on the new year…
The Pup: WHAT? I didn’t get to watch the ball drop? Me: you fell asleep, and I tried to wake you up. Pup: AND they drank the rest of my pepsi? I HATE ALL OF YOU! (stompstompstompDOORSLAMtears) Me: First Hormonal PreTeen Tantrum of the Year: 10:01 am. It can only get better from here, right? […]
on arguments:
Nana, after listening to the boys argue on the way to camp: You are the most disagreeable child! D-man (13), instantly: I AM NOT! Everyone else: SEE?! HAHAHAH!
on judging others:
Peppermist: So in band, this kid was making a weird noise, so I turned to look at him to figure out what the sound was. And he stared at me, and I stared at him.. Me: AND THEN YOU HUGGED! Peppermist: EW NO. Then he said “Don’t judge me!” Me: oh. and you said? Peppermist: […]
on parenting:
MK: At least you don’t have a chaotic mother, like hers! Peppermist: No, she’s not chaotic. PSYCHOTIC, maybe, but not chaotic. Me:….wait, what?! I resemble that remark.
On Second Hand Smoke PSAs:
After hearing the same PSA on the radio several times on a short ride across town: PSA Announcer: Second hand smoke kills. Peppermist: (irritated) So does MY HAND if I smack you hard enough. PLAY SOMETHING ELSE! Me: (HAHAHAHAHAHA)