FLE
J: Mom, they are going to teach us Family Life Education, unless you sign this form. Me: Oh, good. J: You don’t want to sign the form?! Me: You want me to? It’s important to know the right names for stuff and how the body works. J: But in school?! That...
Burn the Dictionary!
“Mom, you are not going to believe this, but I found the most inappropriate word today. I mean, it’s not a bad word, just–well… inappropriate. In our school.” “Is it the word… ‘inappropriate?'” “No....
Breaking Glass
“Mom can I try to break a wine glass with my voice?” Joseph, the chances of you breaking the glass by dropping it are much greater. But, sure, go for it. He runs off and returns a minute later to ask, “Do you have any protective eyewear?” No....
School Day Morning
The school sends a recorded message from the principal each Sunday with info about the upcoming week. I played it Monday morning, because this week’s was from a mystery caller. They guessed who it was right away. “Ms. Abel!” Me: She said you can...
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