Category: The Boy

Something Witty About Apples Not Falling Far from Trees.

House of WeeAli, fall of 1986 My mom walked into the kitchen, looking weary, carrying many bags, including brand-new Cabbage Patch Kids for me and for my sister. I looked up and said the following to my mother: “JERK ALERT!” You see, I had just watched my VHS tape of…

Josh is currently the worst mime to ever mime anything ever.

Me: You slept on your book? Josh: Shakes head no. Me: You like the book you are reading? Josh: Shakes head no. Me: You have a face? Josh: Shakes head no. Me: You are a scary clown? Josh: Shakes head no. Me: Your face is Harry Potter? Josh: Shakes head…

Josh’s Light Saber Should Be the Next Marlo Thomas and Alan Alda Ditty.

Yesterday, I saw Josh walking around the house with a baby doll that he was calling Max. At first I thought…WHO IS THIS BOY? I mean, my son, who has grown up with two sisters and a plethora of “girl” toys has never once wanted to play with them. Barbies,…