Author Archives: Jessica

Jude has a nice theory on when to ask for a raise, he said, “More work; more money.” I say, well said, young man.

“If no one’s in the bathroom while I’m going potty, I talk to myself.”

A little box arrived in the mail for me today.  It was sent from Mike’s finacee, Sara.  Before I had a chance to open it, Andy asked me what it was.  I said it was probably my formal invitation to be Sara’s bridesmaid.  Andy knew how badly I wanted to be a bridesmaid, but he …

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Me when working on Jude’s bible memory verse for this week: “God is holy.” Jude: “That means I can jump through him. That’s a funny joke.”

Jude: “I keep teaching Levi something. S + S = 8.” Me: What? Huh? Jude: “Yes. A backward S plus a forward S equals 8.” (Wow. Who thinks of that?)

“Are chocolate chips darker than sin?”

“Mom, have you ever thought of this…does God have a cell phone number?”

“I’m not scared of strangers. I have my white belt.”

Tonight Jude and Levi were playing cops and robbers. Levi was the bad guy. Jude was lecturing him and making him repeat things like, “I will give up my life of crime,” etc. Levi complied even though I’m sure he didn’t even know what he was saying. Then Jude said something that really shocked me: …

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Jude and I worked really, really hard and he finally got his white belt today after his 6th or so attempt.  He had to know 5 karate words that are associated with 5 karate stances.  I managed to accidentally record the white belt ceremony while attempting to take a picture with my new phone, but …

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