overheard under the Big Top #616


Just another day running errands with my favorite 11 year old boy last week including a stop at Target. Yes, it seems that I am there a lot. Perhaps that is why the Target lady is a little too familiar with me. While there, I ask Daniel if he has thought about anything he might like to give to his Dad for Father’s Day.

Well, there is this trophy I saw the last time we were here…I know it’s probably real expensive but I really think my Dad should have it.

Yeah, we HAD to buy it.

I have to say that he is indeed the best Dad, the best dad that I know. My kids and grandbabies are so lucky.

overheard under the Big Top #426


NO, Mother’s Day is NOT May 6. I knew that. Why I wrote that in the first place I have no idea. But I made the necessary corrections. Mother’s Day is May 13…the day before my 29th wedding anniversary which means I better score big this year.

:::Walking through Target with Mother’s Day signs and gift ideas EVERYWHERE:::

Daniel: Mom, when’s Mother’s Day?

Mom: In two weeks. May 13.

Daniel: Oh.

Mom: I DO hope that you have already made your plans for celebrating Mother’s Day.

Daniel: I have to celebrate it?

Mom: Well, yeah…for your Mom, your Grandmom, your sister…you know, the moms in your life that you love.

:::long pause:::

:::REALLY long pause:::

Daniel: When’s Father’s Day?