and this is why:

Since I’m working the graveyard shift and sleeping during the day, I don’t see my daughter before she goes to school anymore. I get home anytime between 3 and 5 am and go to sleep before she gets up. But thanks to email, which she checks every morning before school, I can send her messages like this (which I just did, regarding our 7 pound fox terrier):

Dear Sara,

Why is Gonzo yellow, now?
Have a good day.

Love, Mom

I can’t wait for the reply!

On another note, check out my puke story and others over at The Churning.

UPDATE:

Dear Mom,

He was laying on my lap asleep and there was a yellow highlighter nearby.

Love, Sara

Of course… that makes perfect sense.