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If Only it Was This Easy…

February 5, 2008 by Elaine

This could have been overheard in our kitchen this morning:

The B Man: I don’t want Daddy to go to work.

Me: Well, if Daddy doesn’t go to work then we can’t live in this house or have food to eat every day or wear nice clothes.

The B Man: Will we have to live in a box under a bridge?

Me (somewhat thrown for a loop): Possibly.

The B Man: Oh, I know – we could live in a treasure chest!

Problem Solved! Daddy, you can come home from work now… ; )

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Comments

  1. Brittany says

    February 5, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    I want to live in a treasure chest too! lol

  2. nicki says

    February 6, 2008 at 5:44 am

    Of course! Why didn’t you think of that before?

    I took you up on the invite, thanks!

  3. Ben Cauble says

    February 7, 2008 at 1:40 am

    Very cute!

  4. Mamacita Tina says

    February 7, 2008 at 3:16 am

    My little man would totally agree, a treasure chest is completely acceptable, in fact, preferable if Daddy gets to stay home.

  5. mom of 2 says

    February 7, 2008 at 10:52 pm

    That is so cute…a treasure chest!

    We’ve had this conversation so many times over the years! Mine have never suggested living in a box, though. That’s funny!

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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