overheard

"i actually prefer leathery scrambled eggs because they give a nice challenge to my teeth."
boookie, age 8

[this comment was logged as an upbeat complaint about my cooking.  i recently discovered julia child's 20-second omelet technique and have since then shamefully let slide my talent for preparing challenging eggs.  and here i was thinking that was a good thing!] 

Smelly Boy

Today, Seimi randomly walked up to the Hobbit Wife, took a big sniff from about five feet away, and announced, "Mommie, you smell like a bird and a guy."
We can't make this stuff up.

Two Months

The insurance company acknowledged Eejee's 2-month birthday by sending him his very first bill.  

"Son, you're two months old and it's time you started making your own way in the world."

We're going to see if the insurance company will take payment in baby cuteness.