they say parenting is all about celebrating small victories.

"you know, i don't approve of the cannibal diet.  it's completely the opposite of bon appetit.  vegetarians are okay though."  
boookie, age 9

please join us in celebration of this small victory.

[when i asked permission to share his words on our blog, bookie gave his consent "as long as it doesn't fall into the hands of cannibals."  please do not forward this post to any of your cannibal acquaintances.  thank you.]