8 Simple Rules

Bridget: Nice sad face. Kerry: Thanks it's new!

(While at the mall) Paul: Would you keep up? Bridget: I don't want anyone thinking we're together! Paul: Oh god forbid, they'll think were a family. Come on! Kerry's not gonna be with us on Christmas Eve, fine, we'll go be with her. Bridget: Okay fine, I'll keep it three steps behind you, only because it's Christmas!

Rory: (at church) This isn't the home of the Big Boy. Paul: In a way it is.

Paul: We're going to hear your mother sing a solo. Cate: Oh. Paul: Oh what, honey? Cate: Well I just realized I'm going to be singing in front of you guys and what if I screw up? I don't want to screw up in front of you. Paul: Oh babe, you won't even notice us. There are going to be a couple hundred people in the church. Cate: Oh. Paul: Don't look at it like you're singing for a church full of people. You're singing for God. Cate: Oh. You guys can't come.

Bridget: I have plans with Kyle. Paul: And I've got numbness in my extremities. Bridget: Dad, ewww!

Rory: Christmas Eve should be like the very first Christmas. Cavemen sitting around a tree with Jesus opening presents.

Kerry: Feel good about yourself, Dad? Paul: I'm guessing no.

Cate: Kids, come with me to go look for your father. Rory: Dad's not our father. Bridget: I knew it. Kerry: Told you. Cate: A gift for your father, smart guys.

Rory: Dad, can I get a-- Paul: No motorcycle. No monkey. No monkey riding a motorcycle.

Cate: (about all the pets the Hennessey's had) There must be a dozen popsicle stick crosses out behind the garage. It's like a tiny little Normandy.

Cate: When was the last time that dog ate? Paul: If you count tinsel, about five minutes ago.

Paul: It's like that James Stewart movie where he gets hit on the head and he wakes up in Potterville in a bar with drunks and hookers and he realizes he has more friends than anybody. Cate: It's a Wonderful Life. Rory: Sounds like it.

Bridget: Daddy, can I have a party here on Christmas Eve? Paul: Astonishing, no. Bridget: You're right. Just Kyle then. Paul: No. Bridget: You just said no to the party. Meet me half way here. What kind of life lessons are you teaching me?

Rory: Dad, now I know what I really want – a chemistry set. Think of the explosions… of knowledge in my brain!

Paul: Merry Christmas. Enjoy your pre-owned dog.

Bridget: Daddy, are you sure you don't need any help? Kyle's great at undoing knots. Rory: (fast) And hooks and buttons and snaps.

Rory: Yah, well Santa can kiss my- Paul: Hey!

Bridget: Kyle, help me look for your present Kyle: I AM your present!

Rory: Hey everybody it's snowing! Paul: Wow really? Rory: Nah I'm just kiddin'.