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What's for dinner?

Dad: "We could make spaghetti tonight. We haven't had that in a while."
Grafton : "What's spaghetti?"

Table Tennis Rivalry Tides Shift as the Basement Tournament Enters its Second Month

After a numerous string of emotional defeats over the previous weeks at the hands of his father, Grafton's ever-improving table tennis skills finally lifted him to his first decisive triumph on Saturday evening. The following morning, with his confidence still buoyed by his initial win only hours earlier, Grafton proceeded to hand down three more defeats over a four game series on mid-Sunday morning.

His father, during his post-tournament press conference, shared his mixed emotions, which spanned the spectrum of bruised ego to brimming pride.

Future matches can be attended most evenings through the winter and early spring. Tickets are still available.

Financial reality

"$30 doesn't go that far at Dick's Sporting Goods", said Grafton, after trying to spend a birthday gift certificate there today.

Eight year old can put in his own batteries

Mom was trying to help Grafton install batteries into his bedtime reading light on his birthday when he declared that, "Mom, I'm 8 years old! I can put in my own batteries!"

Another Tooth Gone

Grafton's second front tooth feel it today. Not unexpected after Grafton showed us a bloody sink after brushing his teeth last night.

All 4 front teeth are now out.

"History of Baseball"

Grafton has been very excited about his school project where each student is writing their own book. He was even worried about missing the "publishing" step when he was taken out of school for his dentist appointment.