Because most philosophies that frown on reproduction don't survive.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Curiouser and curiouser
But how is it that every time I look at my children recently, they seem... bigger?
(Long time readers will note the continued absence of the bed. It currently reposes in the graveyard of broken furniture known around here as "the garage".)
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5 comments:
What an absolutely gorgeous photo of your children. Thanks for sharing it.
Adorable.
Why is it they seem bigger? It's because they are. Just wait until you see ours in May, with one more year under their belts from last time.
Wait, aren't they on the bed? How can the bed be "absent?"
Anon, the mattress and box spring are still in the room. The bed itself is in the garage. Follow the link to read the story about that.
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