Quote of the Day

When it comes to parenting tools, it's tough to beat a wood stove. Pick up your room, we say, because . . .because . . . never mind what Daddy's room looks like! Daddy is not the subject here! Daddy is a full-on poster boy of undiagnosed behavioral disorders!

Be nice to everyone, we say, because . . . because . . . Yes, even that lady who "waved" at Daddy in the Wal-Mart parking lot . . . and the snotty little ingrate who stole your beach bucket . . . Why?Because . . . because . . . well, because passive-aggressive is the only way to roll, sweetheart.

In other words, how does one convey cause and effect to a six-year-old?

By having her haul firewood, that's how. You wanna lie around toasting your tootsies, darling daughter? Then get out there and lug some cellulose.

- From Coop by Michael Perry

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