Family Lessons

Wonderful Wife: “So kids, did you enjoy the cookout and playing with your cousins?”

Danger Monkey, age 9: “I learned how to play Magic The Gathering. Do you know where I can buy Magic cards?”

Little Miss Thing, age 7: “I learned two new swear words.”

WW: (jaw drop)

Me: “Best party ever.”

Playing The Part

Guy: “Enjoying the party?”

Me: “Yeah, this is really…”

Guy: “Have you ever been asked to play a Viking in a movie or on TV? You could totally play a viking.”

Me: “Actually, friends send me lots of links of casting calls for…”

Guy: “You really look like a Viking. No offense.”

Me: “None taken, I totally embrace it.”

Guy: “You should have a TV show or something.”

Me: “I have a blog, Very Vocal Viking.”

Guy: “What? Seriously? That’s great.”

Me: “It’s not about Vikings though. Just funny things my kids say and my thoughts on life.”

Guy: “I’d read that.”