Poking fun at my brother

My mom and I were discussing my brother Matt's weekly phone conversation. It is almost always the same and spoken in monotone.

"Hi Mom."
"Oh, hi Matt! How are you?"
"Fine."
"So, what have you been doing lately?"
"Nothing."
"um, why are you calling?"
"Because."
"Well, okay I love you."
*grunt*
"Good bye then."
"Bye."

Sometimes, Mom can get him to talk more. But Matt can tax even Mom's conversation skills. It just depends on what subject we get him on. Matt will talk your ear off, if it is a subject that he is interested in (for example, on the subject of not letting Michael buy the Star Wars Battlefront game until Matt comes home for break).

Grey Day

It must be a Monday....
Its just one of those days where nothing can be wonderful. Thoughts tread sluggishly and fall short of potenial. Every part of me is uncoordinated; bruised by banging into obstructions. My head pounds with lack of sleep and thoughts of failures. Do not bother with me today, I am in a surly disposition....................................*deep breath* Maybe this evening will be better.

Nicholas's B.Day!

Today is my youngest brother's birthday. Nicholas came racing down the stairs today yelling that he was six. He got a big hug from mom and a gift from me. I found a "Star Wars" Darth Vader t-shirt just Nicholas's size. He is wearing it now, and I suspect it will be worn for as many days as possible. It is nice to know that a gift is appreciated.