Category Archives: fun, fun, fun

I am a Translator

I translate things. Both the little jubs are experimenting with language. Laylee likes to make up words and then tell me that they are Spanish for “I want a cheese stick” or “Where’s the rubber chicken?” She’ll say, “Spanish for … Continue reading

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Leading the Witness

My sister Meg recently came to town for a whirlwind trip of throwing fish, photographing tulips until our cameras begged for mercy and spoiling of the niece and nephew. One night we were driving around town listening to Delilah on … Continue reading

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Sonnet on a Mud Puddle

This lovely day we head outside to play Our yard is not the flattest one around Rain water’s always getting in the way It maketh puddles in which fun is found Laylee pours mud all over on her head Her … Continue reading

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Rabid Demonic Cows

Magoo’s favorite new book is Rabid Demonic Cows by Margaret Wise Brown, originally published under the title The Big Red Barn. His verbal skills are burgeoning along with his animal impressions, particularly if he’s doing an impression of… a rabid … Continue reading

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Give ”˜Em The Knuckle!

Grammy was getting ready for an obligatory outing when she accidentally sliced open her tall man with a large knife. Band-aid in place, she continued on with her preparations and grumbled to Papa about how much it hurt and how … Continue reading

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Shake it Like a Steak Sauce

My mom’s fridge is all aflutter with blog fodder. I have been a longtime user of what Laylee likes to call “One-A sauce.” I usually shake it before using. After reading this warning, I think I’ll take the job more … Continue reading

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