Sometimes Life Is Hard Posted on October 3, 2016 by Tammy Billings THING 2 (after I had just picked him up from preschool): “Why are you pulling into Starbucks, Mom?” ME: “Because I’m going to buy a drink.” THING 2: “Oh, man! I need a drink today, too! I had a rough day with my teacher, and I need a frappuccino!”