Tag Archives: Vocabulary

The Quotable Gabe, Part 19

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Alex Gorman

On things to run down the stairs and shout into the kitchen in your most dramatic voice: “It’s getting worser! We’re running out of time!” On sticks, where you can get a good price: “I bought it from my grandfather.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Gabe, Part 18

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Alex Gorman

On important facts: “Remember, the moon is slimy inside.” On where he got that stick: “Not anywhere.” On building up to Father’s Day: “I’m ready to be your son now, daddy.” On how kids just don’t respect their parents these … Continue reading →

Posted in Gabriality | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Abigail, Part 67: Seventh Birthday Edition

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Alex Gorman

On her brother’s incredibly articulate facial expressions: “Gabe looked at me like he didn’t want me to have a treat and only him to have a treat.” On a carefully considered aside, delivered without irony in an otherwise accurate description … Continue reading →

Posted in Abigailia | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Gabe, Part 17

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Alex Gorman

On holding back the imaginary wall of water in the kitchen using chairs, blankets and his “vas,” his favorite stuffed loveys: “Those are my dam vas.” On why we aren’t going inside: “I need to stay in the cold to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gabriality | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Abigail, Part 66

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Alex Gorman

On crabs: “They’re bones with eyes. Seriously. That’s what they are.” On the surprising find in an old purse that sounded like something that wouldn’t have been a surprising find in an old purse: “There’s a bunch of old Chex in here.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Abigailia | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Gabe, Part 16

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Alex Gorman

On rural, inland driving: “Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins.” On what he has me looking for: “I’ll show you when you find it.” On what his toy car is heading out to get: “Hot chai latte and a blueberry muffin. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gabriality | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Abigail, Part 65

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On dealing with the late-evening Halloween slowdown by shouting out the front door: “Every trick-or-treater! Come to [our address]! We have lots of candy for you!” On insect husbandry: “Every time I cut my hair, I could collect the little … Continue reading →

Posted in Abigailia | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Gabe, Part 15

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On tidiness: “My mess is ruined!” On things you learn walking behind the dog: “I don’t have that kind of butt like Maggie.” On pre-Legoland planning: “Can we go somewhere like Legoland after Legoland?” On the big questions one thinks about … Continue reading →

Posted in Gabriality | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Abigail, Part 64

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On having the overarching idea of the Lord of the Rings explained to her: “Bag-gins! Bag-gins! Bag-gins!” On apparent compliments: “Daddy, you’re big and fat already.” On being told that she’d spelled “Solvang” incorrectly: “That’s okay. I’ll just write it … Continue reading →

Posted in Abigailia | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Quotable Gabe, Part 14

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Alex Gorman

On things to say to your sister: “Are you my conscience?” On things to say to the road: “Are you my conscience, road?” On things to shout after slamming your open palms into a random store front: “My conscience!” On … Continue reading →

Posted in Gabriality | Tagged | Leave a comment