Blackout!

I don't remember storms being so stressful when I was his age. Frozen pipes, spoiling food, roof damage and broken glass were not high on my list of problems back then.


The pieces of 1/4-inch thick ice fell from trees onto the house as the wind blew the branches around. Loud thuds, occasional pieces of ice ricocheting off the ground into the windows, and falling branches made Aizay's night that much cooler. Throw in some flashlights and a lack of television, and you've got a fine time.

Lolly Lolly Lolly get your adverbs here!

Ice is falling from the sky in IC today, so we're hunkered down with some Schoolhouse Rock.

Put those away before you put someone's eye out

Aizay's decided that he doesn't like having his picture taken...something about some childhood trauma he's experienced or whatever, I dunno what he's talking about. Anyway, he's trying to burn out my camera with the glare from his teeth.

"Happy Birthday to you Mommeeeeeeeeeeeee"

My People.

Christine is looking off into a bright future, while Aizay enjoys his milk. By the way, look at any Linskey family photo and you'll see dozens of expressions exactly like Christine's wearing here.

The capitalist

Transcript of our conversation...

...during a diaper change.

Christine: Aizay, you rock.
Aizay: I not rock...anymore. I too wet.

How to enjoy a bath

Why do adults take showers, anyway. They're not nearly as much fun as baths.