Growing Tall Gifts

'Why John, I remember you when you were this high.'

"Someone once told me that kids grow up so quickly. I hope there's some truth to that."

The No No No's

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

"But if I don't break stuff who will?"

"Mom, please! I'm a married woman whose friends have been reviewed favourably by the New York Times."

"Your momma lied to you, boy."

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

Soaring Profits

'You know they've reached puberty when they're more interested in Dr. Ruth than Babe Ruth.'

"You've changed."

'When I turned 18 something started happening to me every month. I started receiving a credit card bill.'

'Okay mum, I'll eat it all up. But I doubt I'll grow big and strong on this muck!'

"Your mother and I think it's time you got a place of your own. We'd like a little time alone before we die."

'Isn't it time you started thinking about cars instead of horsie rides?'

'Dad, I know all about the birds and the bees; explain stock-swaps and derivatives.'

'Son, the world is ripe for the taking ... you better stay home with me.'

"Mom said eat everything in moderation, so I renamed the cookie jar 'Moderation.'"

“I know you’re really busy right now, but when you have a chance I’d love to pick your brain about how you got to where you are today.”

"Having a cat will prepare us for having a teenager one day."

'Wow Dad, I'm growing fast: Soon, my tongue will be as long as yours...'

"You used to be a lot more fun."

After many years of wavering Dennis finally makes the decision to step out of his comfort zone.

'I can change! I swear!'

"Not until you've arranged your pillows."

Teamwork: Innovation, Success, Evaluation, Development, Growth, Solution, Progess, Market.

"You give the tooth fairy your teeth, and she gives you some money. It's called reverse mortgage."

'We think he has a future in politics.'

A father of three

"I plan on keeping this off my resume!"

"The time has come to talk of many things; of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of double-entry bookkeeping, too."

'I've been watering myself by taking showers. How come I'm not growing as tall as your plants?'