Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

BUMD: “WTF – what time is it? Son, did you change the time on the hallway clock?” Number One Son: “Yes, a few times. If you don’t want people to do that, you should put glass over it so I can’t reach.” Little bastard.

Dear Third Grade Teacher of Number One Son,

It was very nice to see you at the “dancing with the SOL tests” event this evening. I’m sure my son and the rest of your class will do great on the exams, even if you’re not there to see them. Good luck with the baby – looks like you’re due any day! While we […]

Natural Born Slam

Of all the myriad ways in which siblings will give each other shit, perhaps none is as timeworn and tested as the bid to de-legitimize one another by telling you that you’re adopted.

How Many Inches Do YOU Have?

Should schools not close for at least one day per inch of snow? And should we not institute year-round school RIGHT NOW?

“Snow no, Mr. Bill!”

The kids have wonderfully different reactions to massive amounts of snowfall. The oldest daughter (the Human Tape Recorder) tends to view school closings with the same outlook Hermione Granger had in the Harry Potter series – “Oh no! Well, at least I’ll have more time to study.” Needless to say, SOBUMD and I give each […]