Tess is out of school for the summer. Let's go do something fun with our girl.

It is our long-awaited week off in the summer. It's our turn at the island house we share with my wife's siblings. And just about every moment Tess is trying to tell us something very specific.

It's 448 miles to Syracuse, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of Larabars, it's dark...and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it.

This episode is decaffeinated, much to our chagrin. And a small creature will make an appearance. 

With five minutes before go time, Tess makes a move. And all hell breaks loose. 

Tess's hyperphagia makes an appearance at a birthday party. No zone or man-to-man defense can stop her.

I haven't done this in a while, but I am calling upon you, Tess Army. I need you to do something for me.

What happens if you go quiet for four years? Is speaking like riding a bike?

I take the two girls, Tess and Penny, to a dog park. It is one of Tess's least favorite locations in the greater Portland area.