very good read!

Bandobras – Actually there is a hell of a lot of serious stuff you have to talk to your teen about.

Lesley – I’ll stop posting for a day or two so you can catch up. And no, I guess you don’t NEED an excuse to drink, but it makes it all so much more socially acceptable and me, I’m all about social acceptability.

Bob – I know Bob. The years have gone by so fast already and sometimes I wonder who that big person is living in my house with me. And you’re right — pretty much everybody in the world is cooler than the parent. Lucky you!

My favorite kind of people are the kind that quickly go away, so YAY teenagers! I have to ask though: Does one REALLY need an excuse to drink?

Chris – Soooo, that’s a good thing, right?

Lola – They’re smart all right. They know absolutely everything – and better than anyone else! It’s remarkable, really. Good luck with the nephew. Although Aunts are often considered way cooler than parents. Actually, anyone is way cooler than parents –even grandparents.

Hallie – Embarassing the teenager is almost my favourite hobby these days. It’s so easy – not like knitting or something that actually takes work. I barely have to do anything to embrass her. Sometimes just showing up does it!

LGS – You might have something there. In some ways I still feel like a teenager, though in many others I feel way, way better.

Friar – Really? I’d never expect someone to help pay for my kid’s education. I don’t think a lot of women would expect that. However, if that’s the reason you’re not dating it’s probably better that you don’t anyway.

Alison – As a parent, it behooves you to get plenty of practice in edge off-taking. You don’t want to start cold when they’re 14 or something. I probably should have mentioned that to give unsuspecting parents plenty of lead time. Thanks

Geewits – I’m sure I’ll be deliriously happy when it’s all over, too, just like I’ve been deliriously happy about every other phase being over so far. Meanwhile, I’m trying to enjoy it like I enjoyed every other phase she’s gone through. I often miss things about that adorable toddler and maybe there will be things I’ll miss about the adorable teenager, too. Who knows. It’s just fun to watch her grow and develop.

Elliot – Seemed like a perfectly logical solution to me. The boxers were solid enough to pass as perfectly good shorts; the pants were only really suitable for cold weather. But I’m glad you have something to chuckle about.

Pinklea – Mine is pretty easy as far as being a teen goes. I would hate to have had to raise me, for instance! I’m not sure I’d like my kid assuming I was drunk and laughing at everything I say. What if you want to tell her something serious?

I just about spit coffee all over my keyboard

That will have me laughing the rest of the day ……