by Claire Roise | Nov 9, 2007 | Family Blog
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...
by Claire Roise | Nov 3, 2007 | Family Blog
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...
by Claire Roise | Dec 12, 2006 | Family Blog, Uncategorized
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:...
by Claire Roise | Dec 8, 2006 | Family Blog
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...
by Claire Roise | Dec 7, 2006 | Family Blog
Here’s a little exchange we had after dinner tonight. Me, very fast–trying, in fact, to spell supersonically: Peter, would you like some f-u-d-g-e? Inge: FUDGE!
by Claire Roise | Nov 7, 2006 | Family Blog
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?...
