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In around March, Jaia started singing the ABC song. Sometimes she’d miss a few letters, but she nailed it more often than not. In around May, Daddy started singing the ABC song wrong, to see if Jaia would notice. In around July, Jaia stopped singing the ABC song and will now only sing Daddy’s version. “a b c d … x p q … ” Followed by maniacal laughter. What have I done?       I have no idea how I stumbled onto this blog, but I’m glad I did. There is no ‘about’ page or any detailed explanation – other than the title – for why this blog exists. And it’s one of those things I wish I’d thought of first. He ( I keep assuming it’s a dad writing this, but I could be wrong) is currently at # 369, but I felt compelled to start at the beginning and read them all. So clever…if you like that kind of thing. Some of my faves: 117. Be a good listener. Don’t just wait your turn to talk. 127. Know her dress size. Don’t ask. 149. Don’t let the ice cream truck get away. 187. Smile at pretty girls. 200. Drive across the country. Don’t rush. 220. Until you are a doctor, never answer your phone at the table. 232. There is exactly one place where it is acceptable to wear gym clothes. 249. Identify your most commonly used word or phrase, and eliminate it. 281. You aren’t done raking until you’ve played in the leaf pile. 305. Don’t be so eager to leave the kids table. 368. Just raise your glass. There’s no need to clink with everyone at the table. 376. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point. 375. Don’t pose with booze. 369. You don’t get to choose your own nickname.
June 26, 2009 - 10:57 am
OK time to rat everyone out on #249. What are our regular reader’s most commonly used word or phrase that they should eliminate? Feel free to start with me 🙂
June 26, 2009 - 1:21 pm
“Eff.” “Good morning/afternoon/evening” & “You alright?” (standard greeting in Bermuda, do not require an answer but warrant a dirty look if not said at all) -KLP. There are probably many, many more.
June 26, 2009 - 2:58 pm
“you guys are duds” HAHAHA
June 26, 2009 - 3:56 pm
On the contrary, I don’t think i say that enough! Jaia even says it now “Humphrey is a dud.” “Yes he is, bean.”
June 29, 2009 - 9:00 pm
I overuse too many words to list. Mostly, I just talk a lot and there are only so many words… Last weekend when Dan’s parents were in town, we took an afternoon trip to the Arboretum. It was beautiful. The sun was shining. And as we approached the water, we saw that weren’t the only ones taking full advantage.
This new little family was sunning themselves at the water’s edge. The mama calmly watched us, but let Jaia get a closer look of her babies.
Until she got tired of me and my picture snapping…and booked it outta there.
And her beautiful little babies weren’t far behind, much to Jaia’s (and my) chagrin.
So. Damn. Cute.
June 23, 2009 - 8:36 am
I love how they’re all cuddled up in the water. Ridiculously cute.
June 23, 2009 - 10:01 pm
That’s what I thought…
I’m thinking this is going to be a very popular feature of forgetful.ca. This one is from breakfast with visiting Grandma and Grandpa on Saturday morning… Jaia: “Mama, can I tell you a story?” Mama: “Of course you can, Bean.” Jaia: “Ok. Once upon a time there was a little girl named Grandma and a little boy named Grandpa who liked to eat sandwiches. The end.” It was a true story.
June 16, 2009 - 4:54 am
Excellent! I can’t wait until Leo can talk. Right now his conversations consist mostly of sentences like: “Duck! No no no no. Oh dear.”
June 16, 2009 - 9:10 am
Haha. That is the best story I’ve heard in awhile. Who doesn’t love a sandwich? |
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