Roan (helping repair a hallway railing): Do we really need to put this railing back on? Mom: Yes, the housing code requires a railing for a certain number of stairs. Roan: Ok, let’s remove some of these stairs. Wait, then I’d have to jump. Let’s decrease the size of the house.
Posted in November 2015 …
Family of Origin
Roan (singing a made-up song to himself): You’re an idiot, and you don’t know anything. But you’re my mom, and that’s what counts. (Age 9 1/2)
Aging Awareness
Roan (after pestering his very tired, sleep-deprived father at breakfast): You’re going to have a really good break when you’re in your 70s, Dad.
Science Awareness
Roan (in the car, commenting on a billboard ad of Mr.T selling iced tea with butterfly wings on his back): That’s genetics in action, people! (Age 9)
Emotional Awareness
Mom: What I never realized growing up is that Charlie Brown has untreated clinical depression. Roan: Maybe he should join the band Nirvana. (Age 9)
Developmental Awareness
Dad: Nah, I don’t wanna jump in the leaves. Roan: Your inner child just died a little. Casey: I can’t jump in the leaves, I’ll get hurt! I’m too old. Roan: Ok, your inner child is in the hospital now, with only a few weeks to live.
Raising Roan 