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Sat, Feb 12, 2011

A celestial vision

Posted in Overheard at 10:02 am by Jon

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From a hand-written note rediscovered today, transcribed from a conversation last October during our trip to Wisconsin: more »

Mon, Nov 29, 2010

Speculations on anatomy

Posted in Overheard at 5:06 pm by Ann

Lucy, while the girls examined a turkey baster:

Rosie, don’t poke that in too far or your eyeball will slide down into your belly!

Tue, Oct 19, 2010

On the bonds of family

Posted in Overheard at 1:31 pm by Ann

Lucy, during a peaceful double-stroller ride:

Rosie, you can be my little sister forever.

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

On feminine beauty standards

Posted in Overheard at 10:36 am by Ann

Lucy, at the breakfast table:

“Mama, that woman in your exercise video looks kind of strange.”

“Oh, you think so? Why do you say that?”

“Her belly is flat. When I grow up, I want to have a fluffy belly, just like yours.”

Sun, Oct 10, 2010

Academic advisor

Posted in Overheard at 7:35 pm by Jon

Lucy, at the supper table:

“Papa, can you do a handstand?”

“No, honey, I can’t.”

“Papa, probably you should take handstand lessons.”

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Aw, shucks

Posted in Overheard at 10:18 pm by Ann

Lucy, while checking out at Trader Joe’s today, out of the blue:

Mama, when I grow up, someday I want to be a mama just like you.

Have you been watching “Diego,” by chance?

Posted in Overheard at 9:41 pm by Jon

Lucy, greeting me upon returning home from work:

¡Hola, Papi!

I would need more help than that

Posted in Overheard at 8:00 pm by Jon

Lucy:

Papa, will you stand on your head? I will hold your glasses for you. That will help.