Raising Helen

I am only available between eight thirty and nine in the morning because I have a life.

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Helen Harris: Dear Jenny, If you're reading this, you know that I'm gone. And I asked Helen to be the guardian for the kids. Lindsay Davis: [voiceover] And you're probably freaked about it. Yes, it's a surprising choice, considering that you are the most incredible mother I've ever known. If you find this letter odd, understand that my "always be prepared" Paul convinced me to write it now while our children are young. You must know from experience that when it comes to picking somebody else to raise your kids, no one seems right. No one is you. And so you choose someone who is most like you. Someone that will give the kids a taste of their real mom, the mom they lost and never really got to know. In so many ways, we are so much alike, that's why I chose Helen. Of course, she'll have lots of fights with the kids, yet she'll find a way to make up. I know sometimes she messes things up and makes big mistakes. On the other hand, she also makes big comebacks. Respect her Jenny. Give her a

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Jenny Portman: [Being kicked by her unborn child] Ooh, ooh! Sweetie, what did mommy say about kicking while she's having a conversation? You need to wait until she's finished. Thank you very much. Helen Harris: Did you just boss around the unborn? Jenny Portman: It's never too early to learn good manners.

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Jenny Portman: [as she examines the new apartment] I bet this is lead paint. Kids, no chewing on the window sills! Helen Harris: Yeah, stick to the table legs like I taught you.

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Audrey Davis: Why? Audrey Davis: Could you just do it please? Helen Harris: Open it up and give me your fake I.D. Audrey Davis: Why? Helen Harris: Because I said so. That's why. Audrey Davis: I'm not gonna give it to you, I am not a child! Helen Harris: Yes, you are. You are a child, Audrey. And you have a right to a childhood and you should fight for it but if you won't, then I will. Now give me your I.D. Helen Harris: That was very adult of you. Audrey Davis: [shouts] You tricked me! I thought you were on my side, but you're just like her. [points at Aunt Jenny] I hate you, do you hear me, I hate you! Helen Harris: Well, I guess we are just gonna have to learn to live with that.

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Audrey Davis: What is the matter with you? Don't you remember what it's like to be young? Helen Harris: Of course I do... it was last Wednesday!

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