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I have so much hair and shed so much that we gauge how much hair I clean out of the shower drain by what size animal it most resembles.  We have found that anything bigger than a ferret requires professional plumbing intervention.  Ellen

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While studying for a recent social studies test with the third-grader, I asked him this question: “Name three ways the Native Americans use their natural resources?” This is his inspired response. Pure genius. Erin

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If the Best Buy Guy had been drinking a soda, he would have done a spit-take. I neither look like a lady who uses substances or would know where to find them.  And I don’t.  Truly.

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Soooo, in the beginning of the blog, I had this idea that I would give my family aliases, and because we are a small army, they would be military-inspired.  This is Steve’s response to my “Hey, I think I am going to  call you The Colonel. You know, because I am like The General.”

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The kids have been pressing hard for a dog.  They have tried all sorts of tactics.  One day, they decided the age-old, time-worn classic whine was the way to go. “DAAAAAAAAD, we wanna a doggggggggg!!” This is my husband’s classic response. Erin

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The key to coexisting peacefully with family on extended get-togethers or vacation is to make sure the adults get their beauty sleep. To this end, Steve and I take turns creating this particular brand of magic in these situations. The last time it was Steve’s turn, I nudge him up and send him off to make it happen for the rest of us. Biddie returns with this pathetic excuse. Epic fail.

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