Category Archives: Funny Maker

Conversation with Papa

From Papa’s point of view: O: Papa, can I something something? Papa: Well, I am not sure we can. O: Papa, why not? It will be so pretty. Papa: Sorry, O, what do you want to do? O: Can we the … Continue reading

Posted in Family Related Event, Funny Maker, Joys of Home Ownership, Star of the her own movie | Leave a comment

Scooter Police

When O turned 2, we bought her a little scooter and matching pink helmet.  At first was very tentative when using it. For the longest time, it just sat in the basement unused. We would take it to the park, … Continue reading

Posted in Family Related Event, Father Dearest, Funny Maker, Preschooler | Tagged | Leave a comment

No Little Prodigy for Us

Over the weekend, we found out the results of the Gifted and Talented test. And according to the New York City Department of Education, O is not a genius. Far from it, maybe an idiot savant. The score wasn’t even … Continue reading

Posted in Funny Maker, Kindergarden, No longer a baby, Preschooler | 3 Comments

What Was Your Favorite Part about the Weekend?

Toddler response: Painting my toe nails. (RE)Member? I took a nappy (she did not) and then you woke up and painted my toe nails. That is my favorite part of the weekend. Yes, that was the most exciting thing that … Continue reading

Posted in Funny Maker, International Toddler of Mystery, Queens, Social Ills and such, Subway Rides and Bus Stories, Where O Is Eating | Leave a comment

Can I Watch Your Show?

The irony is that the show O keeps referring to as “your show” is not even my show.  I hardly ever watch it during the regular season. I’m not a fan. I don’t find it that funny. But if you live in … Continue reading

Posted in Family Related Event, Father Dearest, Funny Maker, Mommy Dearest, No longer a baby, TV and boob tube, What Baby Is Chatting About | Leave a comment

Blood and Guts

Did I get your attention? O is being a big pain in the ass right now. I don’t know what the deal is with her. I think since they are on a summer holiday schedule, they don’t do as much … Continue reading

Posted in Funny Maker, Running away to Patagonia, So not fair, Social Ills and such, Star of the her own movie | 1 Comment

New Baby

Not mine, but my friend had her second son on Monday.  And when I held him, all I could think of was, What will you be when you grow up?  What will your personality be like?  I believe most of … Continue reading

Posted in Family Related Event, Funny Maker, Girls Time, Health, Miscellaneous, Perfection!, Star of the her own movie, What Baby Is Chatting About | Leave a comment

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

Last week, I had work thing every day. (There was an industry conference the whole week.) I wasn’t able to come home early and pick her up from school with Daddy. But as expected every day, O would ask Daddy … Continue reading

Posted in Father Dearest, Funny Maker, No longer a baby, Perfection!, Preschooler | Leave a comment

Closing the Door

If you are a parent, when was the last time you were able to pee in privacy? With the door closed? With no little knock at the door, Mommy, what are you doing?  No tears when you don’t promptly open … Continue reading

Posted in Father Dearest, Funny Maker, No longer a baby, Star of the her own movie, What Baby Is Chatting About | Leave a comment

The Bear Ate My Cookies

It all started with this story DH told O about bears coming into our house and eating chips while we are at school/ work.  At night DH has a little bag of chips, but he usually forgets to throw out … Continue reading

Posted in Father Dearest, Funny Maker, International Toddler of Mystery, Star of the her own movie | Tagged , | 2 Comments