First, I have to explain why our dog has two names. His given name is Theo, but when Cade was little, his version of ‘Theo’ was indistinguishable from his version of ‘Phil’. He said, “Feow” for both. So, we began using the two names interchangeably. But...
Cade used a purple marker to address his Valentines, and insisted that he did not want or need my help. Now, I was at his side helping him decipher the purple smears on the glossy paper. It was tricky because he could only fit about three purple letters...
In the Health and Beauty department of Walmart, I allowed four-year-old Lindsay try on some perfume. It was our custom in Walmart. (Aren't we classy?) Cole, who was two, was becoming increasingly aware of customs that he was precluded from. He said...