Archive for the 'Alexanderisms' Category
Alexanderisms, Part VII2008 July 13 by Daddy
Daddy has just arrived home from a weekend at Western Michigan with his volleyball team, and he and Momma are sitting at the computers. As Daddy gets up to help Abby, he pauses to give Momma a kiss. Alexander: (as he walks into the room) “Awww … what a kodiak moment!”
Alexanderisms, Part VI2007 December 29 by Daddy
The Simon family is leaving Culvers on a cold, snowy evening. Daddy is clearing off the van. Abigail and Alexander left their gloves and hats at home. Alexander and Abigail: (in singsong unison)“I’m cold! I’m cold! I’m cold! I’m cold!” Daddy starts the van and begins to pull out of the parking lot. Alexander: “Wait! [...]
Alexanderisms, Part V2006 July 18 by Daddy
Momma is reading to Alexander and Abigail. The story is Cinderella. Cinderella has just run from the ball, and the clock has struck midnight. Alexander is looking at an illustration of the aftermath. Alexander: “That’s the mice that used to be the coachmen. That’s the pumpkin that used to be the carriage. So why is [...]
Break a Leg2006 May 10 by Daddy
As readers of my wife’s blog (and most of you at this point are pretty much readers of my wife’s blog who happen to check my blog out of pity for me; my updates are less frequent than Pearl Jam album releases) are aware, our son broke his leg last week Thursday while jumping on [...]
Alexanderisms, Part IV2006 April 6 by Daddy
The entire Simon clan is riding in the van. The discussion turns to just who the adults and children are in the vehicle. Abigail: “I’m Abby. That’s my mommy.” Alexander: (exasperated) “I know, Abby. We LIVE together, you know.”
Alexanderisms, Part III2006 February 9 by Daddy
Watching “Monk” on DVD. Alexander: (referring to the title character) “What’s his name?” Mommy: “Tony Shaloub.” Alexander: (laughing snarkily) “That’s a funny name.”
Alexanderisms, Part II2006 February 7 by Daddy
Daddy: (reading a bedtime book) “My little sister won’t agree/She doesn’t like to eat, you see.” Alexander: (matter-of-factly) “I guess she’s gonna die.”
Alexanderisms, Part I2006 February 2 by Daddy
Alex is “exercising” with his mother (a walking video). Alexander: “I’m gettin’ tired — is that the point?”