We used to be a family of five. Somehow, in what seems to be a relatively short period of time, the family has exponentially grown (I lose count, but I'm thinking we're now the size of a small African nation). With Meghan bearing five and Rhodie (keeping competitive) with three - it seems that any hopes of calm or intellectual debate at family gatherings have been replaced with bedtime stories and games of tag. Intellectual debate is totally overrated.