I turned to Evie {seriously}, "If those monkeys get in here, you are going to throw your ice cream and run like hell.  Got it?"  Evie, with large eyes {equally seriously}, "Yes mommy.  Got it.  If those monkeys come in...

"I like it," said Evie.  "Me too," said Jack because Jack always says me too no matter what Evie says... for now.  Internal eye roll from me.  My whole being was crying out, "I can't stand this ****," but I...

We're in Maine.  It was -17 deg F this morning when we woke up (before factoring in the wind chill).  Home for the holidays.  This feels so much better than 70 deg and sand.  Scott does not share my enthusiasm.  He insists...