Things my children used to say

Someone just sent me a link to a Twitter site where someone posts things that his/her dad says. It's pretty funny (although a bit off-color, so be forewarned if you click this link). It got me thinking - if Twitter were around when my kids were younger, I could've posted all the funny things they used to say. Like the time that we were driving around looking for a parking space, and my then-2-year-old son pointed out a handicapped spot. I calmly explained that we couldn't park there, because that was for handicapped people, and we weren't handicapped. He thought for a moment, and then said, "We're Jewish?" Jess and I had a good laugh over that one! Jess had some humdingers, too, although it's mostly her teenage ones that are fresher in my head right now! (I'll spare you, really.)

I read an article recently about whether it is a good thing that so many parents post photos and info about their kids online, whether through Facebook or Twitter or blogs. I think it can be done well, without it being an invasion of kids' privacy. My college classmate Catherine's Dalai Mama Dishes blog is a perfect example. And with families spread out all over the world, it's nice for relatives to be able to share in each other's lives. After all, isn't it nice that you get to keep up with me, even though I'm here in RI and you're not?

Speaking of RI, I've noticed regional holiday differences again. It is Veterans' Day tomorrow, and all the schools (and many businesses) here are closed. This would never happen in Maryland. You would think that, with its proximity to the nation's capital, MD would recognize Veterans' Day - but that is just not the case. Interesting, huh? We've been enjoying mild weather recently, so another day off is certainly welcome. This past weekend, we hiked up a ridiculous hill at a former ski area - Diamond Hill State Park (photo at left). Apparently the ski area was open from 1939 until sometime in the 1970s. One person claims it closed because the slopes were so steep that there was no ski run for beginners! All I can say is, it was certainly good exercise hiking up it. Coming back down was a lot easier. But isn't that usually the case?!