Comments on: The horde invades

By: Meryl Yourish

Meryl Yourish — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:12:17 +0000

Well, think about it—if a live chipmunk had gotten lost in my condo, the cats at least would have had a grand old time helping find it.

Stuffed animal, of course.

By: John M.

John M. — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:36:43 +0000

I’m really, really hoping this is not a live chipmunk you guys are talking about, but rather some kind of plush novelty.

By: Meryl Yourish

Meryl Yourish — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:42:43 +0000

I asked her about five times if she checked her backpack. I forgot the first rule of parenting: Always check it yourself, even if they say they’ve checked it.

By: Sarah G.

Sarah G. — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:22:45 +0000

Chipmunk has been found, it was crammed in her backpack.

And once again, thank you so very much.

By: Meryl Yourish

Meryl Yourish — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:42:00 +0000

You know what I discovered tonight, long after the horde had gone? Chocolate ice cream melted onto the cable remote.

There was only one child who had chocolate ice cream last night. And coincidentally enough, I had to stop him from fighting over the remote with a sibling.

Sigh.

IN the remote. Melted through the key. I THINK I got it all out.

I wonder what other surprises await.

Probably Rebecca’s chipmunk. It’s missing in action.

By: John M.

John M. — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:28:10 +0000

As always, you seem to have a really great relationship with that family. Congratulations and may it bring you joy for years to come.