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the ongoing struggles of a participant in the divine conspiracy

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the Linguist: my older
the Comic: my younger

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Apr
5th
Sat
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tank tales

It is with sadness that I report our first tank casualty. One of our Otocincluses was found dead this morning during feeding time. Cause unclear. I suspect the pump, because it was stuck in the intake grill area. However, it could just be coincidental, and not the cause of death.

After informing the Linguist, we netted it out and said goodbye. 

Mar
21st
Fri
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overheard at the kitchen table

  • daddy: Can I get you guys something to drink?
  • the Linguist: Milk. Soy.
  • the Comic: Juice. Ribena.
  • daddy: Uh, ok...
Mar
11th
Tue
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the Linguist, after Day 1 of March Break Art Camp

  • me: So how was art class?
  • the Linguist: Good.
  • me: What did you do?
  • the Linguist: We made a box, and we painted it. We left them there because they weren't dry yet. We can bring them home today.
  • me: I can't wait to see it. What else did you learn about?
  • the Linguist: Oh, we learned about Marc Chagall, a famous painter. Have you heard of Chagall before?
  • me: No, not really. What kinds of things did he paint?
  • the Linguist: Well, he painted in a certain way, and he used lots of bright colours, like that.
  • me: Oh, I see.
  • the Linguist: "Great art picks up where nature ends." We learned that today.
  • me: Wow, cool.
Mar
10th
Mon
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Yarrr, matey!
— the Comic, whilst wearing a napkin on her head
Mar
9th
Sun
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tank tales

note to self: when changing the tank water, remember to fill the filter chamber again so that it will run. Otherwise it will just suck air. Not so useful.
Mar
7th
Fri
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conversation at the top of the stairs with the Comic

  • the Comic: Daddy?
  • Me: What is it?
  • the Comic: Daddy, my pajamas have a hole. I have a hole in my shirt.
  • Me: Oh, you have a hole in your shirt? Is it bothering you?
  • the Comic: No.
  • Me: Go back to bed you silly monkey!
  • the Comic: Ok. Bye.
Mar
6th
Thu
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my savvy 5 year old

  • Me (in the car): Hey, guess what? I got a new Coldplay album on my iPod! Do you want to listen to it?
  • the Linguist: Oh! Yeah, I know, Mommy already played it for me. I heard it already.
  • Me: What? You heard it before me! Grrr...
Mar
2nd
Sun
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And again, another morning of waking up after 7AM. I’m all confused. Also I worked yesterday, so I’m all mixed up as to what day it is.
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Hears about friendfeed on net@nite, thinking, hey, that’s interesting. Then discovered that I’m already using the FB app. Talk about ironic.
Feb
26th
Tue
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We hope Thea? Why does it say we hope Thea? That doesn’t make sense… (Read the whole thing, kiddo…) We hope Thea will join us on March… OHHH!
— the Linguist - writing her party invitations
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Aquarium: Filter changed
Feb
18th
Mon
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Oh for goodness sakes, you can get on my boat!
— the Comic, quoting Tasha from Backyardigans
Feb
16th
Sat
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How was that, did I do it? Do I get my prize now? A hug and a kiss?
— the Linguist, practicing piano
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