"Damn!", he says while looking out of the side of his eyes at me to see if there is a reaction. And there is. But I can tell by the slight sag in his shoulders that the reaction isn't as big as he had hoped. "Pardon me?", I say calmly. So calmly. I've learned, over the years, that my child, this child, is always on a mission to stir the pot. If he can make you cry, or yell, or emote in any way, he is a happy boy. He will laugh over your tears. It's an obnoxious trait, however that's not the point here. Read more >
