Category Archives: Family
I’m Back
I decided to bring the site back to life as my central online presence after a few years away in spite of the fact that social media has all but killed the blog.
Vacation Planning
Natalie: You know when we go to Florida? Me: Yes… Natalie: You and mom will be paying for my hotel and my food right? Me: Yes Natalie.
Voice of Encouragement
When the circus clown dropped one of the balls he was juggling. Natalie, stands up and shouts (with as much sincerity as a 6 year-old can): That’s OK! We still think you’re doing a great job!
War Memorial
Upon driving by a new war memorial being constructed near our home: Natalie: Mom, is that where the dead soldiers are going to be? Lisa: No Natalie, it’s a memorial for the dead soldiers. There won’t be any bodies buried there. Natalie: *pause* Natalie: Oh…just heads?
Animal Rescue
A heart-warming tale about wildlife rescue emphasizing the need for Diego to clarify for his young audience, in no uncertain terms, that he only saves animals that are alive…with heads intact:
Kids Are Annoying!
Natalie: I’m not going to have kids when I grow up. Adrian: Why not? Natalie: They’re annoying…
Can I Watch the News Tonight?
Natalie: Can I watch the news tonight? Lisa: Why would you want to watch the news? Natalie: To see if the groundhog saw his shadow.
You’re the Weird One!
Adrian (joking to Lisa): …Natalie is pretty much fully reared now isn’t she?” Natalie: You’re the weird one!
I’m Moving Out!
Natalie: When I turn 6 I’m moving out! Lisa: Really? Natalie: *Pause* Natalie: Maybe I’ll stay…but I’m making my own rules.
Natalie’s Christmas Concert
Natalie participating in her kindergarten Christmas Concert. Sorry for the poor video quality (taken via digital camera).