Raw Drip

Tabitha’s creepy talking baby seems to have found a permanent home with us. Once I discovered the all important off switch on baby’s back side, Dick was okay with her.
But looking around my bedroom on any given morning, I’d venture to say that the almost magical appeal of that creepy talking baby has [...]

I’ve broken the cardinal rule of parenting. I’ve purchased a talking toy. Worse, I purchased a doll that’s motion activated, thus making the “Chucky” parallels even more dramatic. Why did I do this, you ask? Well, mostly it’s because I’m a huge sucker, unable to resist my daughter’s charms. Of [...]

Tabitha: “I went on vacation in school today, mommy.”
Me: “Oh, really? That sounds like fun.  Where did you go?”
Tabitha: “I’m right here.”
Me: “I know that, sweetie. But, where did you go on vacation at school, today?”
Tabitha: “I’m right here…”
Me: “Alrighty. It’s been nice chatting with you, baby.”