Growing Up Tales Mugs

Carole Jean's First "Big Girl" Heels

Grand. Baby Grand. Toddler Grand. Teen Grand.

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

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

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

"Your momma lied to you, boy."

'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!'

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

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

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

"I told my mom either the sitter goes, or I go!"

"No, I want to know the meaning of never calling your mother."

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

Tooth fairy

You'll be a manicotti soon enough, son - Just enjoy being a mostaccioli while it lasts.

Origins Of Evolution

"You used to be a lot more fun."

'I can change! I swear!'

"Not until you've arranged your pillows."

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

"Look, you're the one who asked me for some girl advice."

'I think you're ready for the big chair...'

"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."

'We think he has a future in politics.'

"No need to push, Mother—I'm going."

"Remember back when we were just larva and didn't have a care in the world?"

"That's O.K., Dad. I think I'll do with the ambient waterfall sounds tonight."

Some moss pounces on a rolling stone.

'Look Mummy: I've put on my shell all by myself...'

Mall of ages

"They grow up so fast."

You'll be a manicotti soon enough, son

Don't make me look! How do you like my prom dress? Don't make me look! Chill, dad, it's Nana's old dress. It isn't revealing, Honey. It's no the old dress. It's my old little girl I can't look at!