In my quest to be more odd, morning hilarity at the expense of my children.We are on day five of our calorie restriction in solidarity with the worldwide poor.  My son woke up not feeling well and has been granted an Indulgence....

Another winning conversationBoy:  Hey Mom, my teeth are starting to straighten out!Me:  Really, what makes you think that?Boy:  I can see them.  Watch!  And proceeds to bite himself in the arm until his teeth make imprints.Boy:...

Boy: I'm taking a vote.  What should my troopers rank?  Red or Yellow.Me: Make them whatever you want.  They're your troops.Boy:  I know but I'm taking a vote.  (Somehow, the mechanics of military chain of command has slipped right by him....