Category Archives: Spoken in the Mutant Family

Spoken in the Mutant Family Household, ER Edition

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Julia Roberts

Quinnlin (on the way to the hospital, reaching for lip gloss in my car): “Can I use your lip gloss?” Me: “Of course, but you know we’re on the way to the hospital, right? You probably don’t need lip gloss.” … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Julia Roberts

During the holidays we get a voicemail. I listen to it, laugh so hard I think I may have peed in my pants, then promptly played it on speaker for my sister and Jman. (paraphrasing) “This is So and So, … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household, Holiday Special

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Julia Roberts

Discussing what everyone wants for Christmas. Julian: “What does Daddy want for Christmas?” Quinnlin: “A good wife.” Pause Quinnlin: “Which is Mommy.” ————-   Set up: Gage’s favorite class is religious ed and he has one of the highest grades … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Julia Roberts

Walking into Children’s Health of Atlanta for 3 day stay: Me to Gage: “Are you nervous honey? Scared at all?” Gage: “No. I mean, this is like my second home, ya know.” ————- Quinnlin: “I am NOT tired, I’m just exhausted.” … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Julia Roberts

I’m discussing music with Gage. Gage: “You know, it’s one of those carry juke boxes!” Me: “You mean a boom box?” Gage: “Oh yeah, a boom box!” ———— We’re all laughing. Quinnlin: “I’m going to try to fart and burp … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Julia Roberts

Quinnlin, in the hospital recently: “The hospital is kinda like a hotel.” Me: “Um, okay. Except without a minibar and a pool.” Quinnlin: “Yeah, that is true.” ————- Quinnlin, sees The Parents kiss: “Ohhhh, stop kissing!” Me: “I’d rather you … Continue reading →

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When “normal” kicks back.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Julia Roberts

See that picture? It’s a (presumed) bug bite on Quinnlin’s leg. Yes, it has a circle drawn around it in ink pen. Doesn’t everyone do that when their kid gets a bug bite? Yeah. No. They do not. When I … Continue reading →

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Dear People,

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Julia Roberts

It’s been a truly long time since I’ve done a Dear People post. Today is the day. Dear Quinnlin, I know you want a Guinea Pig. I know your dad does not want you to have it. If you listen to … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Julia Roberts

Quinnlin, telling us about her substitute: “We didn’t have to learn anything all day and she was so nice!” —– Gage, texting with his BFF on the day he was in the hospital. She asked the time of his procedure. … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Julia Roberts

In the car talking with the kids about houses and garages and carports Quinnlin: “Carports sounds like girl parts.” ————- Again with discussing houses. Gage: “You know, the shingliers.” Me: “What are you talking about?” Gage: “You know, the part … Continue reading →

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