Tag Archives: humor

The Monki Dictionary: Inhale

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Monki

inhale (inˈhāl) verb the act of ingesting an almond crossaint after being on a 3-week cleanse (read: carb-free) program where the body pushes the said pastry as fast as safetly possible into itself.  Average time for inhaling a piece of … Continue reading →

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She Wants to Bring Me Food

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Monki

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Playground Envy

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Monki

Plumster bargained herself some time at the school playground after I picked her up from school.  She happily ran off to dangle herself going back and forth on the monkey bars.  There were other kids dangling themselves all over the monkey bars … Continue reading →

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The Rain in LA Falls…Seldomly

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Monki

Los Angeles finally enjoyed a rare episode of rain last night.  Around 9pm, as Plumster was snuggling down for the night, we heard: “da–da–da–“. Plum: Mommy, what’s that sound? Me, listening intently, trying to decipher the sound: Humm… OH!  Baby, it’s … Continue reading →

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Breasts and Tests

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Monki

Conversation during breakfast this morning: Me: Plum, Daddy will be taking you to school this morning because I have to go get something done. Plum, intrigued: What are you getting done? Me: I’m getting my mammography done.  Women over the age of … Continue reading →

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The One Question To Ask Before Camping Out In the Backyard

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Monki

From our maiden voyage to the realm of camping, you already learned my top 5 questions to ask yourself before spending the night at a museum. Well, at our highly anticipated sophomore camp out, we graduated from camping indoors to … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up I Want to be the President, a Girl President

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Monki

Conversation during breakfast: Plum: When I grow up, I want to be the President of the United States. Me: Whoa, really?  Wow, that’s great.  Why? Neither Monkey King nor I are politically active.  We vote and talk about news around … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Questions To Ask Before Spending The Night…At A Museum

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Monki

Have you ever seen one of those “Overnight Adventure in the Museum” advertisement, and thought to yourself, “Hummm… that looks like fun.  I wonder if we will have fun doing that as a family?”  Well, the Monkey Clan did just … Continue reading →

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Can I Talk To Daddy?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Monki

Monkey King’s been having conference calls at night recently.  Conversation that took place following Plum’s bath tonight: Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with India? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy on the phone with Spain? Me: No Plum: Is Daddy … Continue reading →

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Her, She, and Siri

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Monki

Overheard a conversation between Plumster and my phone. Plum: Siri, can you be my friend? Phone: We have been friends since Day 1. Plum: Awww…. that’s so nice.  So we are friends? Phone: Your wish is my command.   “Her2013Poster” … Continue reading →

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