Bill Watterson kept me sane during our son’s childhood. Our son was exactly like Calvin.With the strip, I could see the humor in our son’s attitude and actions. God bless Bill Watterson.
Our daughter wanted a horse so badly. I talked to the stable owner and arranged for her and her best friend to not only go riding but to muck out stables and curry the horses. That stopped the begging for a horse.
Not sharing with a dog is not mean. It’s for the good of the dog. My husband shares with the dog all the time. The dog developed pancreatitis. Which didn’t stop my husband who shared a chili dog with her despite my protests. We were driving from New Mexico to San Jose CA. She puked all the way (on him several times Ha-Ha) and had to be in the vet hospital for 24 hours to be re-hydrated. The vet lectured him and I put the vet bill on his credit card. He’s more cautious about what he feeds her now
Robert Heinlein’s character Lazarus Long on dealing with women in an argument. If you’re wrong, apologize. If it turns out she’s wrong, apologize faster
My husband fount a Godzilla marathon on one of the channels when we were babysitting my sister’s grandchildren. Hooked those kids on Godzilla in nothing flat.
Evie’s money comes from a big lottery win she split with a couple of friends.