Sadly, the unconscionable actions of Alex Forbes have forced me to examine one of the figures that were a precious family memory. It pained me to do it. I considered not doing it.
But I made my boys help me. We have work together to get the answer – no matter the result. I can’t say it has been fun. It’s bittersweet.
We’ve taken a scientific approach. I’ve made them ask and answer questions, research hypotheses, and help each step of the way. I hope people will enjoy the final product. That got me thinking, what else have the boys helped with on the site?
Dr. M.U.S.C.L.E., and the related posts, were the first things that came to mind. That was easy.
I will admit, I kind of forgot about my oldest’s MMMM #65. I’m glad it had the Dr. M.U.S.C.L.E. tag.
They also helped me with this video:
Why did I just bury that in such a stupid post? I posted the video several times, but why did I bury it that first time? Dumb, dumb, dumb.
My oldest, when he was my only, showed up in the Mishka NYC M.U.S.C.L.E. T-Shirt and Sweatshirt. I guess that counts?
He was also the first Sociology 200 post and the second. God, those pictures feel like a lifetime ago.
I know I’ve mentioned them in numerous Epilogues too. Those are harder to find because I never use their names. It makes the search kind of tough.
Luckily, I could search for cookies. I won’t ever forget that picture…unless cognitive decline gets me when I’m older.
I think of it every time someone is baking. It’s such a crystal clear memory. It was such an earnest, adorable moment.
At this point, I hope you’re wondering, “Why did he title this post Lemon Party?”
I didn’t want to use the Lemons/Lemonade cliche. Sure, that’s what the #107 situation is – but that cliche exhausts me. It is so lazily overused. Instead, I thought of one of the funniest Mr. Burns lines ever uttered.
PS – If you don’t know the term ‘Lemon Party,’ then please do not Google it. Seriously.
