around 11 a.m. CST the headquarters of iwilldare.com, incorporated was invaded by two three-foot something human beings.

it’s been great gobs of fun. we’ve just returned from Hollywood, Minnesota.

“i thought hollywood was in california,” jaycie said upon pulling up at the movie place.
“that’s the other one,” i said.
“how many are there?”
“four.”
“where?”
“one in california, one in florida, one in minnesota, and one in new jersey.”
“did you know that delaware is the smallest state in the country?” she asked.
“no,” i said. “but i did know that rhode island was the smallest.”
“oh, i meant that delaware was the state that sounded most like underwear.”

then on the way back while i was teaching them the lyrics to iggy pop’s “candy” (they got the candy, candy, candy, part) jaycie covered her ears.

“why are you such a wussy about loud music?” i asked.
“i don’t want to go deaf,” she said.
“what?” i asked.
“i don’t want to go deaf,” she said.
“what?” i asked.
“i don’t want to go deaf,” she said.
“what?” i asked.
“i don’t want to go deaf,” she said.

then max threw his head back and slapped his thigh.

“hahahah, good one aunt jodi.”

now they are watching the cartoon version of “The Cat in the Hat” as a warm-up for the live-action version of “The Cat in the Hat.”

much seussness in jodiville.