sticky, sweet

We’re out having cheap-o tacos for dinner, and ordered sopapillas for dessert. One child said “Can you please pass the honey?**” and my five year old launches into “Honey, honey” from Mamma Mia. ** Okay, he didn’t really say ‘please’ but at least he didn’t say something like “pass the honey, Bitch!” Progress.

spring broke

It has been a very long weekend, thanks to Spring Break. We’ve kept busy, adjusting to the time change (why is it so early now?), watching movies, eating and sleeping. We went bowling. The kids got along remarkably well, all things considered. And it’s funny that I judge a “successful” weekend as one where we […]

Down under

We are finally watching “Australia,” and enjoying it a bunch. Okay, maybe not the most perfect movie ever (what is?) but a fine piece of movie making. Then – the boys come into the room. “Is it over? It’s been on for an hour already!” (said looking at the counter on the DVD player). “No […]