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I haven’t done this in a long time…don’t anyone be offended, it’s all good harmless humor


The Setup -- Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” is playing on the radio.

Abbie – What’s a virgin?
Me – Uh, someone who is very pure
Abbie – Oh, then I’m a virgin because I’m pure.
Me – Right…uh yes you are
Allie – Well I’m pure so I guess I’m a virgin
Abbie – Well, you’re a virgin too Dad because you are pure
Me – Well…sure…uh….

And with that I turned the radio station to a different song. I went upstairs for a minute and don’t you know what songs comes on next – “I want your sex” by George Michael.

Abbie – Hey dad what does
Me – DON”T WORRY about it.
Allie was just looking confused…

AND WITH THAT…I turned the radio to Radio Disney…



The Setup – Watching the Steelers / Ravens game last Sunday

The show a picture of Ray Lewis yelling and screaming on the field

Abbie – Dad that man looks crazy
Allie – Yeah, he looks like a bad guy alright
Me – Yep, he is a bad guy
Abbie – I like the purple uniforms though
Allie – Yeah, purple is cool

Just funny how kids see and what they find so innocent and fun


The Setup – Eating dinner and discussing the day

Me – So Kiddos how was your day?
Allie – Good
Abbie – Good
Me – Well what did you learn in school today?
Allie – Nothing
Abbie – Well {name of boy} can’t fit his knees or legs under his desk because he’s too fat
Me – Hey, don’t say he’s fat, some folks are big and besides would you like someone calling you fat.
Abbie – Sorry Dad he {name of boy} is just really um, really…well he’s really
Allie – OVERFED
Abbie – Yeah, good one Allie, he’s overfed
Me – (me trying not to crack up) okay, he’s overfed just don’t say fat okay
Allie – Okay Dad
Abbie – Got it

And with that every time the girls see a “big” person on TV they say “hey, look how overfed that person is”.

Breakfast for Dinner

I have instituted a new thing in the house – once every two or three weeks we have pancakes for dinner.

Abbie – Alright, pancakes for dinner
Allie – You’re the best Dad ever
Abbie – Yeah, You’re the best Dad
Allie – Hey, since we are having breakfast for dinner tonight, can we have chicken nuggets for breakfast tomorrow morning.
Abbie – Yeah Dad can we?
Me – Uh, no…but nice try
Allie – Oh man, you’re so unfair
Me – WHAT, I thought I was the best Dad ever?
Abbie – Oh that’s old news now

WHERE do these kids get this quick wit from?


By far the best…at least for me but a little sappy…

After we attended Open House at the school – I was tucking them in for bed

Me – that was cool girls, I love your classrooms
Abbie – Thanks Dad
Allie – Thanks, oh and Dad
Me – Yeah, what’s up Kiddo
Allie – I’m glad you’re my Dad
Abbie – Me too Dad…you’re a cool Dad

Just melts my heart…


Random Comments

Abbie, on her hair
– “Does my hair look fierce? I just don’t think my hair looks fierce enough”.

Allie, on responding to me, Abbie or basically anyone else
– “Oh, you don’t know what I got”.

Me after they get done taking a shower and/or bath
– “Girls, for the tenth time will you please put some clothes on”


Never a dull moment raising two little crazy girls...but they are awesome kids...