With me in Florida, Cathie was home all week doing the single mom gig. Madeline wrote this note for her on her own that I thought was great:
Dear Mom,
Thanks for your hard work around the house. Love Madeline. P.S. I apprecheat it. I Love You.

This was followed two days later by the following note attached to her door:
Nobody is allowed in my room except dad. I might run away and never come back so I hope you feel sorry Mom.

Girls. Wow. I honestly believe that my friend Bob has it easier with his five boys than I do with two daughters.