On this day seventeen years ago Susan became a mom.

Susan's son, age 3.25 years:
You stink, mom

Regarding a 4th birthday present:
He's a nice fish and a very good swimmer

Age 4.75:
Mom, it's so tricky to be good

Preschool note sent home by Miss Linda:
Sean was in time out many times today for spitting in his friends' faces

Age 5 sez canoonan when he means knish

In first grade:
Eating is gooder than learning because it makes you live.
How can learning make you LIVE?

First grade report card, 2nd trimester:
Sean continues to exhibit excessive talking. This can hurt him academically as he does not often listen to assignments. He often finishes last due to talking.

Question, unknown age:
Except bombs, what can explode?

Age 7.75 at the dinner table:
But mommy, I've already had enough bad stuff today
then crying:
It's the horriblest squash in the world!

Age 10, upon seeing a picture of Klansmen:
Why are they dressed like Hershey Kisses?

Age 16.99:
I want a Funfetti cake for my birthday