Freudian field day

So everyone is familiar with the theory that you seek out qualities in your significant other that remind your of your parent. This was one of those "OH NO, GOD NO" moments.

Boyfriend: "Is that a photo of me on your nightstand?"
Me: "Umm no? Why would I have a... oh...no ...not that one....ahhhhhh!"
The picture is from 23 years ago of my dad and I.

Dad wisdom

Apparently our crabs are of the suicidal variety

Mom emergency

Only in the Shanker household does dinner fight back.

How to spot fravid in the wild

I just thought this was too adorable not to post. 

Mom intuition

Whats more annoying: The fact that Fran always asks if I'm PMSing when I am acting bitchy or the fact that when I look at the calendar she is always right. 

Saturday nights

Saturday nights: Some folks cozy up to a good book, some watch a movie, some go out and party. Fravid has decided to read the local circulars. Go get em Frave- "cherry pick em to death!"

Mom recipes

Some families share their recipes by word of mouth while some write them down. Fran doesnt believe in these conventions.