You become about as exciting as your food blender. The kids come in, look you in the eye, and ask if anybody's home.
Erma BombeckMyths that need clarification: "No matter how many times you see the Grand canyon, you are still emotionally moved to tears." False. It depends on how many children the out-of-towners brought with them who kicked the back of your seat from Phoenix to Flagstaff and got their gum caught in your hair.
Erma BombeckParenting is a negative thing. Keep your children from killing themselves, or anyone else, and hope for the best.
Erma BombeckBefore you try to keep up with the Joneses, be sure they're not trying to keep up with you.
Erma Bombeck