Paranoid

As part of the conversation that Gwenchik overheard I used the word "paranoid" to describe a situation.
Gwen: I know exactly what you mean!
Me: ?
Gwen: Paranoid means that the parents annoy you...

Good life -- vacation week

I don't remember that my childhood vacations were so full of activities...

Yesterday, Gwenchik went to "Disney on Ice" show with a friend; then had a huge ice-cream at Friendly's, and topped it off with xbox game against Dad.

Today she spent the morning at a friend's house, then we hosted a Dominion game with another friend, and now her third playdate of the day is here for the evening.

What will tomorrow bring? How can we beat all this excitement?

Superbowl preference

As I am picking up Gwenchik from school I am surrounded by kids screaming -- "Patriots, Go Pats" and asking who I am supporting in Superbowl. I'm at a loss as I do not follow these, but know enough that Patriots is our New England team. So, I'm about to say Patriots, when Gwenchik screams -- "Giants". So as we walk home I am trying to figure it out....
Me: You do know that Patriots is our home team, right?
Gwen: Of course, I do.
Me: Then why do you support Giants?
Gwen: Because EVERYONE supports them here, and I feel bad for the Yankees. Can you imagine I was the only one who was rooting for Giants???