You mean like Zeus?

Tween: Is it true that there is only one theory on how the universe was created? The big bang theory?

Hubs: No ...

Tween: What is another theory?

Hubs: That God created it ...

Tween: God? You mean like Zeus?

Oy, we've done a bad job with this one, haven't we?

"Mom, sit down ..."

The tween came home from school yesterday and said to me, in a serious voice, "Mom, sit down, we need to talk about something."

These are not comforting words to a parent. Is he moving out? Did he kill someone? Did he get expelled from 5th grade? Has he been offered an amazing football scholarship in Europe?

What?!?!

All is fine, fortunately. He got accepted into the safety patrol at school. Which means he has to be at school early one day a week, and stay late that same day, to work as a crossing guard.

He's growing up. I hate that.

Senior pictures teaser

The teen and my favorite photographer got together yesterday for senior pictures. They started at the UW and then moved down to Pike Place Market; I'm happy to get the Seattle vibe in these pics since the teen plans to move far away next year. I'm so excited to see the results (over 500 shots taken!!), but wanted to share the teaser pic that Craig texted me yesterday.

Tell me, again, when did he get to be an adult? *sniff*

Cleanliness

"Yes mom, I cleaned up the kitchen when I was done this morning"

"Yes, I made my bed. And I picked up my room. And those boxes you asked me to take out to the recycling bin two days ago? Yes, I did that too."

And he's the easy one lately.

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Update: As I was posting this, I looked over at the toddler. She was holding the honey from the above picture. Like a cup. Drinking it. Because my children are normal.