After day two of hauling Bode around in the water in Mexico, I finally sprung and bought a dolphin watertoy for $20, about double the price if we had bought it at home. Bode loved it and Hadley enjoyed pulling him around the pool.
“Jamie, I’d have to say this is the best $20 I’ve ever spent!”
He looked at me, feigning insult.
“Oh really? Mine was our wedding license.”
Jamie: On Building Our Children’s Self Esteem
Our hotel in Mexico had a kid’s club but unfortunately, Haddie was just shy of eligibility.
“Blast! Jamie, it says the minimum age for participation is 4 years old.”
“We’ll just tell them Hadley is a ‘dumb 4.’”
I am not a fan of casseroles. I am even less a fan of our squash garden that multiplies like rabbits. However, after our 50 gazillioneth squash dish, I figured I needed to try something new and stumbled upon a squash casserole recipe.The ingredients were pretty bland with such things as sour cream and cream of chicken soup. It also called for garlic so I overcompensated by laying it on. Thick.
I was instantly remorseful and forewarned Jamie at the dinner table.
“Amber, don’t worry. It doesn’t need to be a rock concert in your mouth every time.”
He took a bite and paused for reflection before commenting: “And this…is acid rock.”
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