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A 42-Word Blog Post

This is me this week, as drawn by Vivian:

At dinner, William asked when we could get a pet.

My husband said we already have one. Her name is “Vivian.”

Neither kid thought that was funny.

We did.

How’s your week going?

Filed Under: Hilarious Family Moments

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  1. jiltaroo says

    October 3, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Great pic!! We have been talking about pets too. My last partner didn’t “agree” with them. I want to get a rabbit and a couple of chickens. I loved having pets as a child. My favorite was my cat and dogs but I loved my chooks and ducks too. Tired this week. School holidays and just moved house.

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  2. patriciasands says

    October 4, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    BAHAHAHAHA! Definitely parent-humour! Hope you are feeling better!

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  3. earthriderjudyberman says

    October 4, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Leanne, I enjoy your children’s photos, stories about your family, and your humorous take on life. I nominated you for The Lovely Blogger Award. You can see the details on my blog.

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  4. Jenny Hansen says

    October 4, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I think it’s damn funny.

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  5. Julie Glover says

    October 4, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    I was sick last week. Hope all is good this week! I think your hubby is clever.

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  6. jharland says

    October 5, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    I am a firm believer in laughing at/with/around/and sometimes for the husband, kids and, mostly, myself.

    Great picture; kids do have a great eye when it comes to their moms.

    My favourite drawing was when my daughter was much younger, after a particularly volatile disagreement with her, which gave me horns and declared me “meaner than the devil”. I have since lost the picture but, even after 15 years, still remind her of the title from time to time. Because I think it is hilarious.

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  7. Larry Hehn says

    October 6, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Wow, Vivian is a gifted artist. She has done a great job there!

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  8. The Hook says

    October 8, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Nicely done! My week has consisted of one failure after another; I’m about ready to throw in the writing towel!
    But the fight continues. Thanks for lifting my spirits with your warmth and humor…

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  9. Marianne says

    October 9, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    Our kids constantly ask for pets. We tell them we already have three. They disagree.

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