How I Failed Five Today

Made him change out of the pajamas he slept in into new ones for Pajama Day. It was just ridiculous. Who cares if he's not wearing underwear?

Lyrics to Live By

The yellowed page of the books and books I'd forgotten that I had
These paperbacks they know their age they smell of weight and time that's resting warm
The opened box beside the endless box parade that haunts my house
Is fit to split with photographs that tell the wanderlust of years smashed onto years

When all this actual life played out
Where the hell on earth was I?
I rack my brains but it won't come

Through water damaged bloodshot eyes
The fleeting triumphs, brazen lies
All seem to mingle into one

I read your name under words in your elegant hand you probably don't mean now
I fold the letter and think of a million and one things that I could have done different

"Please Just Take these Photos From My Hands"

SNOW PATROL

How I Failed Five Today

Didn't go to his basketball game. Who's going to watch him play? Dad doesn't count because he's the coach. And neither does Three because he's like an assistant.

Lyrics to Live By

Keep the earth below my feet
For all my sweat, my blood runs weak
Let me learn from where I have been
Keep my eyes to serve, my hands to learn
Keep my eyes to serve, my hands to learn

"Below My Feet"

MUMFORD & SONS

Lyrics to Live By

Keep the earth below my feet
For all my sweat, my blood runs weak
Let me learn from where I have been
Keep my eyes to serve, my hands to learn
Keep my eyes to serve, my hands to learn

"Below My Feet"

MUMFORD & SONS

How I Failed Five Today

Made him go to school. Everyone hates school. If you were to ask everyone they would all say they hate school, especially when you have to go all the way until you're an adult. And if they don't hate school, or wouldn't rather be doing something else, they're freaks.

Lyrics to Live By

tonight i'm gonna dance
for all that we've been through
but I don't wanna dance
if i'm not dancing with you

tonight i'm gonna dance
like you were in this room
but i don't wanna dance
if i'm not dancing with you

"Holy Ground"

Taylor Swift

How I Failed Five Today

All of his LEGO sets are broken. People shouldn't take his LEGOs and put them in places where they can get broken.

Lyrics to Live By

You took the time to memorize me
My fears my hopes and dreams
I just like hanging out with you
All the time

All those times that you didn't leave
It's been occcuring to me
I'd like to hang out with you
For my whole life

Stay...and I'll be loving you for quite some time
No one else is gonna love me when I get mad, mad, mad
So I think that it's best if we both stay

"Stay Stay Stay"

Taylor Swift

How I Failed Five Today

He didn't know he had a colored towel. Dad asked him what his color was and he didn't know! When did we start using colors?

Lyrics To Live By

Gotta get through my thick head
I was so close to bein' dead, yeah
Life, live it, nobody sell tips
Man, I'm just walkin' without bein' led

See the world is so crazy and filled with such risk
I just know I gotta dodge them
The beginnings are followed by an end
In the in-between time I'm not runnin' or hidin' in

See, things
Do
Come
Around
And make sense eventually

Things
Do
Come
Around
But some things trouble me

"Ghost"

KID CUDI

(R Evans, Emile Haynie, Scott Mescudi, Victoria Pike, Teddy Randazzo)

How I Failed Five Today

You know, he was up all night. He'd like to come out and tell us, but he knows we'll be mad.

Lyrics to Live By

Guitar coming through the speakers
That song you never want to end
Give me some of that you and me
Some of that way back when
A little bit of wild and free
I want to feel that again

"Feel That Again"

JASON ALDEAN

(Neil Thrasher, Wendell Morley, Vicky McGehee)

How I Failed Five Today

Made him stay quarantined in my room with me. How is it any different if he just lays on the couch?

Lyrics To Live By

Say my name, say my name
If no one is around you, say, "Baby, I love you"
If you ain't runnin' game
Say my name, say my name
You acting kind of shady, ain't callin' me baby
Betta say my name

"Say My Name"

DESTINY'S CHILD

How I Failed Five Today

I got him a chocolate glazed doughnut. He wanted a plain glazed. He ate it anyway, but he really has a craving for a plain glazed one.

Lyrics to Live By

These accidents of faith and nature
They tend to stick in the spokes of you
But every now and then the trend bucks
And you're repaired by more than glue

Worry not everything is sound
This is the safest place you've found
The only noise beating out is ours
Lacing our tea from honey jars
Why don't you rest your fragile bones
A minute ago you looked alone
Stop waving your arms you're safe and dry
Breathe in and drink up the winter sky.

"The Sunlight Through The Flags"

SNOW PATROL

How I Failed Five Today

He is stressed.

Lyrics to Live By

I'm under pressure
Seven billion people in the world trying to fit in
Keep it together,
Smile on your face even though your heart is frowning
But hey, you know girl,
We both know it's a cruel world
But I will take my chances

As long as you love me
We could be starving, we could be homeless, we could be broke
As long as you love me
I'll be your platinum, I'll be your silver, I'll be your gold
As long as you love me, love me, love me
As long as you love me, love me, love me

"As Long As You Love Me"
JUSTIN BIEBER

How I Failed Five Today

I didn't! I finally got around to letting him call Jonny so they could plan a play date. Mostly, he made funny noises and giggled on the phone, so I don't know if an actual plan was made, but I'm off the hook!