Ethan's final day of kindergarten was last Wednesday. We received a note several days prior stating there would be a kindergarten program that day. I was hoping this wouldn’t end up being a “graduation” ceremony because I think like Mr. Incredible in that respect. Bob Parr: It’s not a graduation. He’s moving from the 4th grade to the 5th grade.Helen Parr: It’s a ceremony.Bob Parr: It’s psychotic! I think the graduation ceremony should be something really special, saved only for seniors, for ...
I had never been on a plane before. I was anxious. Not for fear of flying, but about what I would do to keep busy in cramped quarters for 14 hours. My eyes focused on my worn sandals. I stared at them with what I knew was an empty look, but all around me I processed the sounds. The chatter, the laughter, the squeaking wheels of luggage being pulled past. “Dude, you like, should totally do it dude,” Sandy was saying, “Dude, I dare you!” “I’m not gonna moon somebody in the flippin’ airport,” ...
Every second I lay curled up shaking felt like an eternity and yet I was surprised at how quickly it seemed my husband made it home. I heard urgent pounding steps in the stairwell outside our apartment door and knew he was coming. I would get to see him one more time. I heard the lock jiggling. I heard the door slam. I felt his hand on my face as he knelt on the floor beside me. I can’t remember if I told him I loved him but I know I willed him to feel it. I knew there was only one thing ...
Caleb: Mom, iss so hot ow here! Me: I know. It is hot out here isn’t it. Caleb: I fink I gonna mewht (melt ...
