Jackie and Doyce were watching after Kitten last night whilst we did Christmas shopping (more about anon). And, as it worked out, we ended up being “just the two of us” all night (thanks, guys!), which led to this shower-time checklist of our parenting goals.<\/p>\n
“Talks in funny voices?”<\/p>\n
“Check.”<\/p>\n
“Makes up words to songs?”<\/p>\n
“Check.”<\/p>\n
“Enjoys 60s cartoons?”<\/p>\n
“Check.”<\/p>\n
“Interested in gaming?”<\/p>\n
“Check.”<\/p>\n
“Expresses loud disdain for anyone who puts up Christmas decor long in advance of Thanksgiving, let alone Halloween?<\/p>\n
“Check.”<\/p>\n
Our work is nearly complete … BWAH-HA-HA!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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