context doesn't always help

 There were three conversational highlights from today's grocery run. I will leave it to you to decide whether knowing the context helps or hurts the sheer level of awesomeness of these quotes.

Highlight the First

The Quote

"What about Narcolepsy Nancy's Juggling extravaganza?"

The Context

I had to stop by the library to pick up a requested book. They had some kids program going on, and when we asked the librarian, she told us it was a "crazy juggling show." Of course, my daughter and I started riffing on mental state-themed juggling possibilities.

Highlight the Second

The Quote

"I don't want to go through the five stages of grief in order to catch a walleye."

The Context

My daughter was telling me about what she's doing in Stardew Valley.

Highlight the Third

The Quote

"The great gummy muffin kerfuffle!"

The Context

When my daughter didn't give me a sample of the pre-packaged blueberry muffins I bought her at the store, I threatened to cut her out of my will.

the great outdoors

I needed to get out of the house. I hadn't left the house for non-shopping purposes since Tuesday, and although I am certainly as far away from "outdoorsy" as one can get, I've learned that being landlocked is not always healthy.

So I decided to go to a park and walk around...and since misery loves company, I made my kid join me. We get to the metro park, find a trail, and enter the woods. Within ten minutes, she's spotted "around twenty" dragonflies. Within twenty, her legs have become too tired, so we have to turn around.

On the way home, I try to take her to get ice cream. She refuses. Instead, we have to go to a produce store.

In this life I lead, even "getting outside" is a bit weird.

life isn't dull with her

At the grocery store, my daughter asked for a packet of beef jerky "so that when one of my games gets aggravating, I can know on it like a feral dog."