Let's Answer some Mail
As time has gone by, I have received quite a few emails with questions about the contents of the updates. Today, I thought I would take the opportunity to address some of them.
Q: We don't really want to hear about you. What other funny things does Maggie say?
A: Every night we read Goldilocks and the Three Bears because the kids like the voices I do for the bears (the mama bear voice is one for the therapists some day I'm sure) and I like to read it because Maggie rests her head on my shoulder as I read. Maggie calls the main character "Goldiloxen." Maggie has also grown quite independent these days; she likes to say "I'm going to do it by my own self." Not surprising from a girl whose "Lelo hair is soooo boo-tee-ful"
Q: You always mention funny things Maggie says, but never Annie. Does Annie say anything memorable?
A: Regis and I stress good manners, meaning our children don't speak when their mouths are full. So the answer is no.
But seriously, Annie says comical things from time to time. For example, one of the favorite shows for the girls is Dora the Explorer, featuring a bilingual girl and her monkey, Boots. Dora's nemesis, aside from the INS, is Swiper, a fox who tries to steal Dora's things. Swiper can be thwarted simply by saying "Swiper, no swiping," to which he responds "awww meeeyann" in a high pitched voice. Annie does a great Swiper imitation and will say "awww meeeyann" any time anyone says "Swiper, no swiping." As you might have guessed, I say "Swiper, no swiping" at very random times to get the response. The corresponding looks we get are classic. She also says "whoohoo" if you say it first, again, no matter the time or place. I have too much fun with my kids I think. Annie also says "hey you get back here" which is pretty entertaining.
Q: There was no mention of Easter. Where there any eventful happenings?
A: Even uneventful happenings are eventful with us, you should all know this by now. On Easter weekend, amidst gorgeous weather, Oma and Opa came for a visit and this time we managed to not have too much water either in the form of rain or standing water in my kitchen. The Easter Bunny brought Jimmy rollerblades, the girls received princess scooters, and I got pepto bismol. The girls also received accompanying princess helmets, which Annie would not take off except for bed. The obvious benefit being that there was no food in her hair after dinner that night.
Q: When are you going to explain the Lincoln statue (mentioned in XXVII)?
A: Like gravity, the space-time continuum, and the popularity of the Monkees, it defies explanation.
Q: What advice can you give future parents of young children?
A: Get used to saying the phrase, "No, not in your nose" without hesitation or consideration of what it is you are saying.
Q: Why are you such a dork?
A: I'm not sure. I would blame my parents, but they seem to be fairly normal. Well, except for going on dates to the gas station.
Q: You've been home alone with the girls for 36 hours now, while Jimmy and I are in Chicago. Is the house a disaster? (Regis, Randolph Township, NJ)
A: Clearly a rhetorical question.
Q: You made all of these questions up didn’t you? (Regis, Randolph Township, NJ)
A: Except for that last one, yes.
If you have a question for the Mailbag, feel free to email it so I have an email to read.
Hope you all are well.
Q: We don't really want to hear about you. What other funny things does Maggie say?
A: Every night we read Goldilocks and the Three Bears because the kids like the voices I do for the bears (the mama bear voice is one for the therapists some day I'm sure) and I like to read it because Maggie rests her head on my shoulder as I read. Maggie calls the main character "Goldiloxen." Maggie has also grown quite independent these days; she likes to say "I'm going to do it by my own self." Not surprising from a girl whose "Lelo hair is soooo boo-tee-ful"
Q: You always mention funny things Maggie says, but never Annie. Does Annie say anything memorable?
A: Regis and I stress good manners, meaning our children don't speak when their mouths are full. So the answer is no.
But seriously, Annie says comical things from time to time. For example, one of the favorite shows for the girls is Dora the Explorer, featuring a bilingual girl and her monkey, Boots. Dora's nemesis, aside from the INS, is Swiper, a fox who tries to steal Dora's things. Swiper can be thwarted simply by saying "Swiper, no swiping," to which he responds "awww meeeyann" in a high pitched voice. Annie does a great Swiper imitation and will say "awww meeeyann" any time anyone says "Swiper, no swiping." As you might have guessed, I say "Swiper, no swiping" at very random times to get the response. The corresponding looks we get are classic. She also says "whoohoo" if you say it first, again, no matter the time or place. I have too much fun with my kids I think. Annie also says "hey you get back here" which is pretty entertaining.
Q: There was no mention of Easter. Where there any eventful happenings?
A: Even uneventful happenings are eventful with us, you should all know this by now. On Easter weekend, amidst gorgeous weather, Oma and Opa came for a visit and this time we managed to not have too much water either in the form of rain or standing water in my kitchen. The Easter Bunny brought Jimmy rollerblades, the girls received princess scooters, and I got pepto bismol. The girls also received accompanying princess helmets, which Annie would not take off except for bed. The obvious benefit being that there was no food in her hair after dinner that night.
Q: When are you going to explain the Lincoln statue (mentioned in XXVII)?
A: Like gravity, the space-time continuum, and the popularity of the Monkees, it defies explanation.
Q: What advice can you give future parents of young children?
A: Get used to saying the phrase, "No, not in your nose" without hesitation or consideration of what it is you are saying.
Q: Why are you such a dork?
A: I'm not sure. I would blame my parents, but they seem to be fairly normal. Well, except for going on dates to the gas station.
Q: You've been home alone with the girls for 36 hours now, while Jimmy and I are in Chicago. Is the house a disaster? (Regis, Randolph Township, NJ)
A: Clearly a rhetorical question.
Q: You made all of these questions up didn’t you? (Regis, Randolph Township, NJ)
A: Except for that last one, yes.
If you have a question for the Mailbag, feel free to email it so I have an email to read.
Hope you all are well.
posted by Watts at 9:30 PM
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