Family Fun
- How to Survive Your Siblings When They’re Wild
I have three siblings. They are big. They are loud. And sometimes, they forget I am a person with ears. Problem #1: The Yelling My brother Marsh talks like the house is on fire, even when we are just picking cereal. Once, he said “TOAST” like it was breaking news. It scared the dog. How I survive: I wear my headphones. No… - They’re Talking in Emojis. I’m Responding with Dad Jokes. Are We Even Speaking the Same Language?
The other day, my kid texted me back: “👍” Just… a thumbs-up. Nothing else. I had asked if they were feeling okay. Had dinner. Needed anything. Just: 👍 If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a single emoji from your child, you know the feeling. It’s like someone responded to “I love you” with “k.” Meanwhile, I’m…
