Idiosyncracies

A small collection of sample happenings and traits. Only a taste of the fun we get to have every day: Absentmindedness Yesterday a bathtub-bound Inge remarked sheepishly that she had only just a minute ago stuck her foot in the toilet. Why? Because she was thinking...

The Life and Times of Kelsey

This morning as we rolled out of bed, Inge presented us with her new pet: Kelsey the stinkbug. Kelsey had been allotted a portion in the bottom of a blue plastic bucket, and was happily trying to climb out. Unfortunately for Kelsey, she did escape, and in the process...

Rivalries

These days the kids have a competitive streak. Some mornings (like today) they pretty much wake up arguing. I returned a few minutes ago from an early trip to Rosauers to buy some anise seed–which by the way is sold out all over town–to hear this: Inge:...

Kryptonite

Conversation at dinner tonight: Lewis: I feel like Superman. Daddy and Mommy look skeptical. Daddy: What’s Superman feel like, Son? Lewis, laconically: awwww, like nothing. Inge: He’s teasing. Lewis, indignant: No, I’m not! Mommy: What does it feel...

The Writing on the Wall

Here’s a little exchange we had after dinner tonight. Me, very fast–trying, in fact, to spell supersonically: Peter, would you like someĀ f-u-d-g-e? Inge: FUDGE!

Conversations, Mostly with Nelly

Nelly is turning into quite the conversationalist. Not everything she says is immediately comprehensible, but with practice the average parent can make out what she means within a noun or two. Some exchanges from the last couple of days:Me: Nelly, what are you eating?...