Last week one of my boys had a worksheet in his math book which asked him to write his teacher’s last name. As I was correcting the paper, I discovered that he listed my last name as Sanchez.
I was really surprised, but enjoyed the little thought journey that it inspired. I will always be a Sanchez with the Sanchez quirks and characteristics. Here are just a few:
- I eat mayonnaise whenever possible. Apparently not every family does this. I am just learning this and I feel a little sorry for them.
- I will only call you if I’m on my way to surgery or I have just given birth. Even then, it will probably be Richard who will call because I won’t be feeling up to talking.
- When I do call you, though, it will probably be a long conversation, like the kind you have with someone you haven’t seen for years, which is about right, considering it could be years between phone calls.
- I see no problem in spending a lot of money on fireworks. I am learning that not every family sees this as a perfectly reasonable expense.
- I feel all warm and fuzzy when I drive by a Denny’s.
- James Herriot, Errol Flynn, and Jimmy Stewart are some of my heroes.
- I have a massive DVD collection.
- Holidays involve clam dip, but my version is actually lower on mayonnaise than other family members’ versions. Go figure.
- I cry my eyes out when I hear Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.
- Toro lawn mowers rule!
- I can talk all night long.
Dad and me