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One of our favorite newsletters \u2014 along with Long Live<\/a>, \u00c0 La Carte<\/a>, Hung Up<\/a>, and of course, Big Salad<\/a> \ud83d\ude09 \u2014 is Bess Kalb\u2019s Grudge Report<\/a>. She writes about fashion, movies, Judaism, politics, and parenting her two little kids, and her issues always make me laugh and think.<\/p>\n On that note, here are some pass-agg work emails<\/a> Bess and her toddler exchanged about dinner\u2026<\/p>\n Hi Goof! \u2014<\/p>\n Ahh sorry \u2013 just seeing this. Since it\u2019s so close to the mtg should probably go ahead and reset.<\/strong> \u2014<\/p>\n Actually, all good if you\u2019re still avail! \u2014<\/p>\n Hey, Mommy,<\/strong> \u2014<\/p>\n Hi G! \u2014<\/p>\n I\u2019ll stand by while you confirm.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Hey, Goof, \u2014<\/p>\n Hey!<\/strong> \u2014<\/p>\n Hi Goof, \u2014<\/p>\n Oh \u2013 That does change things. Two episodes poss?<\/strong> \u2014<\/p>\n Great!! Sadly it\u2019s only one because of the bath double-booking later. \u2014<\/p>\n K<\/strong> \u2014<\/p>\n Amazing! Have a great rest of your night!!<\/p>\n \u2014<\/p>\n Same to you.<\/strong> \u2014<\/p>\n See you then!!!!<\/p>\n Bess Kalb<\/a> is an Emmy-nominated comedy writer and author of the best-selling children\u2019s book Buffalo Fluffalo<\/a>. She has also written about her son\u2019s preschool commencement speech<\/a>, common toddler ailments<\/a>, and things she forgot to pack for her child\u2019s first day of school<\/a>, in her Substack newsletter, The Grudge Report<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n P.S. Joanna\u2019s kids\u2019 funny notes<\/a> and how to get kids to eat vegetables<\/a>. <\/p>\n (Photo by Giorgio Magini\/Stocksy.)<\/p>\n
Just circling back on whether we\u2019re set for the 6 p.m. with pesto noodles.
Thanks!
Mommy<\/p>\n
Apologies. Have a great rest of your night.<\/strong>
Goof<\/strong><\/p>\n
Pesto is ready and waiting for you whenever. Want me to carry you to the chair or are you good to walk?
M<\/p>\n
In all transparency, is there kale in the pesto?<\/strong>
Let me know.<\/strong>
G<\/strong><\/p>\n
Can definitely check for you, but in the meantime, for the sake of expediency are you good to get started?
M<\/p>\n
Ok. Good news and bad news: The good news is I\u2019m hearing the pesto is the best yet. People are very excited about it (including Dad, not to name drop) and I\u2019m so glad the stars aligned and we could get you and noodles in a room together. On the kale front, it\u2019s looking like a yes. Regardless, from a big picture standpoint re: growth\/digestion\/etc., we all think it\u2019s definitely the right move strategically.
We\u2019ll go ahead and confirm you for eating the pesto for 6:15 p.m. since you\u2019ve got a hard out at 6:30 p.m. for bath.<\/p>\n
Totally hear you. I think sadly after dealing with some personal stuff on my end it\u2019s just not going to work out and I hate to do this but possibly won\u2019t make the 6:30 p.m. either. Send my apologies to bath!<\/strong>
Best,<\/strong>
Goof<\/strong><\/p>\n
So sorry to hear about the personal conflict! I hope all is okay! We\u2019ll be thinking of you. I\u2019m hearing that the meeting is sadly not flexible. And unfortunately neither is bath because it\u2019s going to be booked at 6:45 p.m. for (again \u2013 not usually this name droppy!) the baby.
One development: I got word that we can do one episode of Bluey on the iPad during the 6:15 p.m. if that changes things, but (sorry \u2013 they were really set on this point) you have to be eating to watch it.
Thanks,
Mom<\/p>\n
G<\/strong><\/p>\n
Apologies!
Mommy<\/p>\n
-Goof<\/strong><\/p>\n
I\u2019ll see you at 3 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n