Quotidian Quips: On Surprises, Vanity and Strategic Planning

"Quotidian" - belonging to each day; commonplace; ordinary

"Quip" - a witty or funny observation or response usually made on the spur of the moment

I've long missed my "Couch Chronicles" posts from my bedrest days. (Just to clarify, I DON'T miss the bedrest, just the time to record the frequent funny conversations heard around here. Also, no longer confined to the couch, the name didn't really apply anymore, and it really bugged me to be without a catchy title. Nothing says "quotidian" to me more than the chore of emptying the dishwasher - or disciplining a naughty puppy! )

Olivia: "I think it would be really fun to have a surprise party."

Marina (my tell-it-like-it-is girl): "Yea but what if you didn't look right.....like Mom's shower." (What?!)

Olivia (my practical girl): "Well, then you just make sure you always look nice around your birthday..........especially on the weekends."