Opposite Day

I came back from the rally this morning and saw Landlady Chang in shorts. I was in jeans with a light jacket in hand, slightly sweaty. I almost always travel with a light jacket in hand.

Moi: This weather is so confusing. Hot or cold, I don't know how to feel.

Landlady: I know. I think I need some socks.

I change out of the semi-sweaty clothes and when I head into the living room ago, I'm in shorts and short-sleeve while Landlady is in socks, long pants, and a sweatshirt.

Moi: Oh. So you were... cold?

Landlady: ... And you were not.
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"But why is Grace playing hard to get?" "That's just how girls are, Joe."

My favorite lines of the day. Joseph is the boy you see on the upper right hand corner. He's almost 5 now and in love with Gracie. Gracie, however, may have had a change in heart. She used to talk about marrying Joseph. Now when her mom asks, she just smiles and walks away. Today, Joseph and Gracie were playing together when Joseph was sent inside for a time-out. He tried to make the best of the situation by pretending that it was his idea to go inside. And recruiting Grace to join him. But he wasn't able to fool anyone, least of all Gracie, who chose to ride the tricycle on the lawn and generally ignore Joseph's pleas. (When she finally did stop from her running and riding to respond, it was to say, "But I don't want to."-- she's a heart breaker) Liz and I explained to Joseph that she was playing hard to get. The concept, however, was lost on poor Joseph. So much to learn, young man, so much to learn.