Overheard

A Natalie-ism that I may have to enter into my own dictionary:

Destructions. Instead of toys coming with "instructions" she calls them "destructions." Usually quite appropriate when I am the one putting something together.
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And from Liam, when we were having some one-on-one time this weekend. We did play a board game as well, so don't bash me for encouraging video games. But after the board game I asked if he wanted me to play Lego Star Wars with him since I rarely ever play video games, and generally can't stand to watch them even when he relentlessly says "hey, watch this" or "Mom you have to see this part". So I figured playing a game with him was a special treat.

Me: So it won't frustrate you that I'm so bad at playing this, will it?

Liam: No, no, no. That's okay. I don't mind. If you don't play much and aren't any good, that doesn't make me mad at all. pause Now...if you play a lot and you still aren't any good....then I might be a little upset.

I think I'd better end my gaming career here, because I really don't see myself getting any better. I can never even keep track of which character is mine. Oh and then there is the part of the game where he tells me "in this section the Up arrow makes you go down, and the Down arrow makes you go up. I'm not sure why, but just remember that." I am so NOT coordinated enough for that.