Strickler Four: Overheard ...

... as the children, still in jammies, take in a bit of the Flintstone Christmas movie (who knew the Flintstones celebrated Christmas?)

Gabrielle (to Thomas):

Did you know? That if we watch too much TV, our brains will turn to mush?

Ummm, like oatmeal?

{a moment later, during a mush-inducing commercial break}