Teenager Already?

Keith and I are discussing Abigail's future educational plans with the girls in the back seat of the car. It ends like this:

Mom: I just want Abigail to want to learn. Abigail, do you want to learn?

Abigail: Uh, I already know everything.

I didn't realize that teenager-hood started at 3 1/2.

Come on Mom!

I can't whistle. Never have, probably never will.

So when I call our dog, Jasmine, I say, "Here, Jasmine!" and I click my tongue twice (click, click). I'll also sometimes hold out my hand to her. Lillian and Abigail will call here in similar ways, clicking their tongues as well.

Last night, Lillian wanted me to come to the kitchen with her to get her a snack. She called, "Mom!" then I hear, "click, click" as she held out her hand.

I obediently followed her to the kitchen. Good Mom!

What do You Say to Dad?

Abigail poured herself a cup of chocolate milk, and spilled some on the table. Without a word, I stepped in with paper towels to clean it up. As I walked away, Delores said to Abigail, "What do you say to dad?"

After barely a moment, Abigail exclaimed, "You missed some!"

Keith's Puppy

This is Keith's golden retriever, Luke.

Lillian loves Luke. She calls him "puppy, mine!" whenever she sees him. Abigail has claimed Jasmine as her own, and Lillian loves Luke. She still wants to play with him (with help) even after his loving kisses have pushed her over.

The New Puppy

We have a pug named Jasmine. I here this coming from the living room where Abigail and Jasmine are "playing."

Jasmine, here is your bone. Give me the bone. Jasmine, give me the bone, I'll throw it to you again. Give me the bone. Give me the bone. Give me the bone. Give me the bone. I want to play a game with you. Give me the bone. Give me the bone. (then with anger and frustration in her voice) GIVE ME THE BONE!! I WANT TO PLAY A GAME WITH YOU! GIVE ME THE BONE!

I think: She's not a retriever, Abigail.

Pull-Apart Bread

Pillsbury Grands (8-count) biscuits
3 Tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Quarter biscuits and place into bowl. Add melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Stir together until biscuits are well coated.

Place in a pie pan and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Good accent to pasta dishes, also good alone with marinara sauce.

Encounter with a Wolf

A story Abigail told last night:

Once upon a time, a boy named Thomas walked into the woods. In the woods, he saw a wolf. The wolf bit him on the side of his toe. His toe had a lot of blood, and he lived happily ever after.

The End!