How many 5 year olds get on the phone and after listening for a second say “Hello, I’m guessing that this is Uncle Steve.  Maybe Pawpaw?” And when the connection got quiet “Hello, are you still there?” And sounds like mommy when asked what he’s doing for breakfast, says “I’m starting a bagel”

Me: What are you doing there? Charis – I’m making a spy. Me: Oh. Of course.

The scene: Pulling into grocery store. mom: Look, that car is parked in the ‘not a parking spot’ at the end of the aisle, on the white lines. son: Mom, they have one of those blue hanging tags in their window with the wheelchair on it. mom: Yes, that means they can park in the…

I heard myself say today, “This slowing is typing me down.”