We are proud to announce our two new children — Samantha and Zaig.
OK, before you say, “have they gone absolutely nuts,” Samantha and Zaig were born into our family a few weeks ago — through Jacob’s imagination. In fact, even though they just arrived recently, according to Jacob, both of them are older siblings — Samantha is ten years old and Zaig is nine.
There are tremendous benefits to having two imaginary children.
• They are quiet, polite and never fight.
• They keep Jacob entertained and expand his creative mind.
• He’s been perfecting his empathy and compassion on them.
• They don’t require beds, clothing, food or toys.
• No babysitter necessary!
• They’re a tax deduction. (They are, right?)
I have to say, having Samantha and Zaig around is a joy. Had I known how easy it would be to raise them, maybe we wouldn’t have gone with the other three (wink, wink).
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Jackie
After 14 years working in network and syndicated television, Jackie's career shifted from the small screen to the computer screen, as the founding editor/spokesperson of a parenting site, produced by Warner Bros. Since then, Jackie's work has included the production of video series and podcasts and writing for television, Web and magazines. Jackie is the co-host of Broadscast, an irreverent web radio show, and the executive editor of TheRickiLakeShow.com.
When not online, Jackie enjoys spending time with family honing her stand up and sarcasm skills , much to the chagrin of her husband and three kids.
What a creative imagination! Sounds like a perfect set of older kids! Do they work as traveling babysitters without compensation or complaining? I saw the title, and was wondering if it was you who found a sibling set, or if you had new nieces/nephews. . .good laugh!
The little yellow people resemble you and Jeff!!!
The little yellow people resemble you and Jeff!!!
Oh what a wonderful thought. Quiet, well-mannered children. Invisible? Hmmm, guess there's times that'd work, too. But maybe the joke's on you and Jacob is pretending Sam & Zaig are his quiet, well-mannered, invisible parents!
thanks for my giggle for the day!
Oh my goodness, you crack me up!
nicole
Oh Jackie, That’s Hilarious! I read it to my husband. How cute. The photo completely makes this story ya know.
Holli