This morning Little Brother and I headed down to the Omelet House so we could meet Ellen “From Across the Net.” On the way there I asked him what I thought was a simple question, “What do you want for breakfast?”
“Pancakes and…do they have any ostrich there?”
Way to stop me in my tracks! After some interrogation I figured out that he wanted sausage with his pancakes.
Fortunately the diner had plenty of sausage and, apparently, really good pancakes, so Little Brother was kept pretty busy while Ellen and I visited. Since our sons attend the same school it was a great opportunity to compare notes on what teachers Big Brother should hope to have for next year, and I was happy to get the inside track on some of what will be in store for him. We found plenty to chat about and I hope we’ll get together again soon.
Thanks for breakfast, Ellen. It was a great time, and Little Brother definitely liked his ostrich.

Just for fun!

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is: Very Lady Sfo Mom the Vehement of Wallop upon Deane Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title

And yeah, I tried my full first name, and my nickname, before going to my blog name to find one I REALLY liked (I admit it–it’s the “Vehement” part that got me here!)

While I was at it, I had to do the whole family, using our pseudonyms, of course:
LITTLE BROTHER:

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is: Milord Earl Little Brother the Portable of Deepest Throcking Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title

MIDDLE SISTER:

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is: Empress Middle Sister the Elegant of Lower Wombleshire Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title

BIG BROTHER:

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is: Sir Big Brother in the Middle of Hopton Goosnargh Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title

THEDAD:

My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is: His Highness Thedad the Brobdingnagian of Longer Interval Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title

Via Countess-Palatine Amy Caroline the Blossoming of Menzies on the Minges, otherwise known as Another Catholic Mom.