Originally Posted by Dude
DD is actually still outraged that her 2nd grade teacher was asked by a student if we're mammals, and the teacher responded in the negative.

[smashes head on desk]

Originally Posted by Dude
When DD is impressed with me and asks, "Wow, Dad, how did you do that?", I often respond with a tongue-in-cheek, "I used my awesomeness." And then I encourage her to tap into her awesomeness, and she'll be surprised with what she can accomplish.

yep - stealing that one, too. clearly, i too can benefit from your awesomeness, Dude! smile


Every Sunday it brooded and lay on the floor. Inconveniently close to the drawing-room door.