I said, “Look like that’s the best book you’ve ever read in your life.”
I said, “Look like you’re having so much fun.”
I should probably leave this kind of thing to Jeffrey.… Read the rest
Me: Did you know that I wrote a book?
Maxwell: Of course you did. You own a library, and you are intelligent.
The world in Maxwell’s head works somewhat differently than the world outside his head. Speaking of which, earlier in the evening, he was sitting in the back seat quietly chanting, “Frodo. Gollum. Lord of the Rings.”
So it seems that we’re getting some good stuff in there.
He also told us of his intention to build a school when he grows up, “after I quit my first few jobs.” Apparently he wants this school to be “a place … Read the rest
Once again, Film Club has descended into the male members demonstrating their affection for one another through insults. Lisa popped in to contribute to our latest discussion, which I’ll be getting to way at the end of this post, and we had an even rarer visit from Tara. Lisa and Tara tried to interject sanity into Film Club, but, sadly, sanity is not what rules Film Club.
Before I get to the task everyone’s been harassing me about, I want to show you what I expect to be the number one film on every Film Club member’s Best of 2012 … Read the rest
In the midst of a sentence in a phone conversation the other night, Tammy shouted, “THE PIRATE MONKEY BOTTOMS WERE WITH THE PIRATE MONKEY TOP! GO PUT THEM ON!!!”
I don’t think she was talking to me, but I can’t be sure. When she starts yelling, I usually just agree with her.… Read the rest
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade and Kindergarten
Eighth Grade and First Grade
Tammy took this photo, as I am no longer taking the kids to school in the mornings. It’s part of all the Big Life Changes I’ve been going through. It’s what needed to happen–for me, anyway, and they’ll be fine–but wow I felt weird about it this morning while I was passing kids at their bus stops on my own way to work.
Also, doesn’t that haircut make Maxwell kind of look like Eddie Munster?… Read the rest
Max: Can I die?
Tammy: No.
Max: Why not?
Tammy: Because I’ll put you in time out.
Max: But I’ll be dead!
One-liner:
“Do you spell smart s-n-o-o-o-z-e?”… Read the rest
We made a lot of dam jokes that day, so many that at one point Maxwell became frustrated with Tammy and I laughing so much and shouted, “I AM SICK OF YOUR DAM JOKES!”
Which made us laugh for about ten minutes straight, during which Maxwell mostly growled at us.
We learned a lot about engineering and turkey vultures and history and stuff, too. Of course, some of this was also funny, like the satellite prominently positioned behind this historical marker:
Way to ruin the mood.… Read the rest
Max: Adrienne, what does “director” mean again?
Me: It means I’m in charge of everything. I know that sounds like something I’d make up, but in this case, it’s true.
Tammy, under her breath: That does sound like something you’d make up.
Max: So if you want a pizza, you can be like, “HEY, YOU! GET ME A PIZZA!” And someone will get you a pizza?
Me: …… Read the rest
“If you can’t be with the films you love, love the ones you’re with.”
-Chris
“If you had a chance to change your fate, would you?”
-Merida in Brave
Madagascar 3
When Tammy called and asked if I wanted to see Madagascar 3 with them a few weeks ago, I had to remind myself that sometimes one goes to see movies one doesn’t want to see because it is nice to spend time with friends, and I went. I am a fan of animation, but I have ignored this franchise almost entirely, other than this Christmas short which features … Read the rest
Max: Adrienne, do you have a boyfriend?
Me: No.
Max: Have you had any boyfriends?
Me: I’ve had a few.
Max: Did they die, like Uncle Brian?
Me: No, last I knew, they’re all alive.
Max: What happened to them then?
Me: We all moved on with our lives. This is an odd line of questioning. What makes you ask?
Max: Just wondering.… Read the rest
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