My house is 110 years old. I’m not exaggerating this time—it was built in 1906. Man, is it quirky. There are entire rooms that make you wonder just what the hell was going on with this? It's also tilting like crazy and I try not to think about that too much. But then look at this lovely dining room built-in.

The house is full of charm such as this, as old houses often are. Look how pretty and tidy it is! Want to see the inside?

Atrocious. But that's why I made the curtain.

While looking for something in this mess, I happened across a napkin covered in scrawled writing. While we were on vacation last July, we took the kids to see Foo Fighters at Fenway Park. It was the kids’ first rock show and it was probably the best I have ever seen. And I’ve seen a few in my time. My sister and I have 6 kids and a husband each between us, so we needed 10 tickets. However, they only sold them in 4 tickets lots, so we had 2 sets of 4 tickets together and one pair together. My brother-in-law took the 3 boys and my sister took the pair with her daughter—they all had field tickets. Steve (not his real name) and I took our twins—7 years old at the time—into the bleacher seats. This was not poor Steve's (not his real name) first choice, but being a mom first and a Foo Fighters fan second, I thought the safest place for 2 little girls was in the bleachers with their mom and dad.

Seven-year-old twins generate many, many questions, which, after about 30 minutes of fielding, I started jotting down. Here is a sampling.

One of my earplugs fell out—can you put it back?

Daddy’s not wearing his earplugs.

When will it start?

Why are those lights red?

Is this where the Red Sox play?

How do they play with all those chairs in the way?

Why is Dave Grohl chewing gum?

When did Dave Grohl get married?

What song is this?

(Remember, there are 2 of them.)

One of my earplugs fell out again—can you put it back?

Daddy’s not wearing his earplugs.

When will it be over?

Can I have a snack?

Can I have water?

Can I have a snack?

Can I have water?

(2.)

Will the lights turn on when it’s over?

Is this just rain or will there be thunder?

Is Dave Grohl the main singer?

Why is Dave Grohl sitting?

Why is Dave Grohl standing?

What are you writing?

When are we going to leave?

Why do you keep telling her things? (one of them)

Why do you keep talking to her? (the other)

One of my earplugs fell out again—can you put it back?

Daddy’s not wearing his earplugs.

Why are you laughing?

What is that smell?

First I was asking when it would start and now I’m asking when it will be over.

Mommy, did you bring my jammies?

Is that a tissue you’re writing on?

How many more minutes?

Are you sure there will be no thunder?

One of my earplugs fell out again—can you put it back?

Happy Thursday—and should it seem a fabulous idea to take a couple of 7 year-olds to a concert, you'll know exactly what to expect!

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