A Three Eyed, Two Legged, Purple People Eater

This is the three eyed monster Lucy made in art class today. She named it after Kathleen. Thankfully, Kathleen took it as a compliment. #MyKidsAreWeirderThanYours

A PhD Does Not Buy a Child’s Respect

Kathleen, in response to a comment I thought was helpful: “Dad, everyone knows that. Like babies who are still in their mommies’ bellies already know that …. well, ok, probably not them, but still.”

Necessity is the Mother of Fashion Inovation

On swim lesson nights the girls have to bring outfits to change into after they are done. Instead of bringing a top and a bottom, this evening Lucy brought shorts and a skirt. But her mom made it work. And Lucy is totally pulling it off.

On the Playground

Me: So, Kathleen, who do you play with on the playground these days?

Kathleen: Well, there is this one boy, Owen.

Me: Really?!? So what games do you play with Owen?

Kathleen: Well, mostly he runs away. So we play chase.