Parental Journey Explorer Mugs

"It's not often you see a sign that is both instructional and inspirational."

"Well, I'm thinking about boarding school. Though I'm not sure they accept adults."

"It's so nice to finally put a face to the name."

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

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single malt."

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

"I told you not to touch it. I should've used your language and told you not to click on it."

'I almost get out the door and then my mom yells...'Don't you know it's February?!' And here I am again...looking like an eskimo.'

"Not until you've arranged your pillows."

"What did you study in school today, Gracie?"

Constructing your own prison!

'We've never had an accident - aside from three of our five kids.'

'After being here for more than forty years - as undergraduate, graduate student instructor, professor - what saddens me most is that this was not the college of my choice.'

Going into the relationship, Tom knew Loretta was a package deal.

Discomfort zone.

D-Day (Dad Day)

"I’ve changed my mind. I no longer want to conquer the world. I just want to conquer those two..."

'You've lost it Dad - It's gone into that little hole with the flag in it.'

“It's a healthy baby boy. And, wow, the mouth on your wife …”

"It took some figuring, but I think I figured out how to handle a temperamental teenager."

"Why do they tell us not to be childish? We're only nine!"

'Well, Mr. 'Let's get him a fish they're no trouble at all,' you're on.'

'I'm sure this is the right exit .'

"We've found your birth mother."

The surrendered mom

"He's at that awkward age when they can try him as an adult."

Kangaroo Pushing Buggy.

"I handled his last adventure. You take this one."

"Haven't been there, haven't done that."

"Mom wasn't impressed with my suggestion that we 'agree to disagree'."

'We should've just dropped off our lists and taken our chances. But no, you had to bring a lawyer into the negotiations.'

"My teacher noticed you weren't at parent teacher night. She wanted to ask you why I never take an interest in anything."

"Mommy, will you please tell us the story about the man who brokered our overseas adoption?!"

"Your munchkins are always welcome to play in my garden."

'I just retired from politics to spend more time with my children -- are you my children?'