Category Archives: Abigailia

On pretending to be a dog, the linguistic challenges of: “Dogs don’t understand Spanish.” On her milk: “Leche! I mean, ruff, ruff.” On what she’s making: “Stick weapon and yarn.” On why it’s okay that she’s singing a song about … Continue reading →

On why Gabe’s hair sticks up in the back: “It’s because he was born with a hammerhead.” On being told she needs to help me clean up her craft project: “You’re making me think of the days when I was … Continue reading →

On the nature of things:  “The poop is more patient than the pee.” On pinching Daddy’s neck, which correlates poorly with my experience of graham crackers: “It feels like graham crackers, doesn’t it?” On talking to Gabe: “When he was … Continue reading →

On being told to go to sleep: “I am already asleep.” On her parents hugging: “I want you two to spread apart.” On getting a pair of socks for Gabe: “I’ll check in the sock house to see who might … Continue reading →

On why she needs the radio off in the car: “Because I’m just trying to think about ponies, and I want no distraction.” On her pre-use bowl check: “Just looking to see what excitement is in the toilet.” On the … Continue reading →

On things that are easy to say “no” to: “Dad, can I shave Maggie?” On Gabe being done with breakfast: “Let’s get ‘im out and get ‘im running.” On phrases that can be used to interrupt anything your parents are … Continue reading →