“Do you want to come out to the cab so we can wish you happy birthday on the way to La Grotta?” -emum, edad, and ebrothers when elaney got sick and missed her birthday dinner
eMum: ”Sweetie, I’m just not sure about the black nail polish. It looks too edgy.”
elaney (pointing at her cream and gold ensemble from tibi, banana, and j.crew): ”Look at this. What about this says edgy?”
eMum: ”I’m just trying to tell you, guys don’t really like edgy girls. They don’t understand it.”
elaney (making an annoyed, yet resigned expression, turns to her father): ”Dad, do you think I look too ‘edgy’ to attract a man?”
eDad: ”Of course not elaney, you’re perfect. But…it might be a Democrat.”
And happy day 1 to the most precious thing we’ve ever seen, Baby Josephine.
Big families are great, but after many years of eating, traveling, and sunning with them, you learn how to come prepared. 1. Bring extra shampoo (someone will steal it) 2. No need to bring sunscreen (plenty of prepared moms) 3. If there is something you don’t want to talk about, make it clear up front. Please see the list of off limit topics, put together by elaney, eMum, and eAunts (Feel free to print and take on your own trip):
Off Limit Topics (Not Comprehensive):
1. Jobs, and any job related stress
2. Relationships, and any relationship related stress
3. Why you voted for a Democrat
4. Health Care
5. Why Methodists are better than Presbyterians
6. Why Presbyterians are better than Methodists
7. George W. Bush
8. Whether or not you every wonder if your younger siblings will get married before you
9. An indepth analysis of the not up-to-par clothes you’re wearing, have worn, or will wear
10. Whether or not you’re “still running” while you’re in a bathing suit
