by Alison Moore Smith | May 14, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
Mom: Boys, your sister is bringing a friend over after their date to watch a movie tonight. So please be polite and no teasing. OK? Samson (11): Like not saying things like “boyfriend” or “marriage”? Mom: Yes. Caleb (8): Or what about whistling...
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 20, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
[Sitting with mom, in the wee hours of the morning, guiltily watching the train wreck known as Toddlers & Tiaras.] Belinda (21): You know what's scary about this? Mom: What? Belinda: These people can vote.
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 11, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
[Looking up requirements for various Boy Scout merit badges online.] Samson (11): Mom, all of these require explaining. Mom: Yea. Samson: Well, I don't really like explaining.
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 9, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
[Overhearing the TV in the other room while studying.] Belinda (21): It's not even 1:00 am. Why do they have psychic commercials on?
by Alison Moore Smith | Feb 6, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
Monica (14): Mom, who's Eddy Murphy and Freddie Mac?
by Alison Moore Smith | Jan 17, 2012 | for Fun, Yea Big
Alana (18): Caleb, how tall are you? Caleb (8): Not telling. Alana: Seriously, Caleb, how tall are you? [pause] Caleb: Tall enough…to not use the stool in my bathroom and still get my toothbrush.