Ordinary family. Everyday chaos.
Two working parents. Two growing kids. One very ordinary home.
Meet the family
Amy
Amy Dottie 39 Dental receptionist
Amy spends her days managing appointments and her evenings remembering everyone else's plans. She loves her family. She would also love someone else to plan Sunday.
“When were you going to tell me?”
Current wish: one day she doesn't have to organize.
Mark
Mark Dottie 42 Hardware store department supervisor
Mark knows his way around a hardware store and most things around the house. There's a shelf in the garage he'll put up this weekend. Probably.
“Let me take a look first.”
Current project: that shelf.
Ethan
Ethan Dottie 14 High school freshman
Ethan is saving for a better computer, figuring out high school, and asking everyone to knock before entering. He acts like his little sister is annoying. He still looks out for her.
“Yeah. In a minute.”
Current goal: a better computer.
Lucy
Lucy Dottie 9 Fourth grader
Lucy draws, collects stickers, and remembers every promise. She's preparing a very serious case for getting a dog. The rainy-morning walks are still under discussion.
“If he can, why can't I?”
Current mission: convince everyone about the dog.
Our Story
The Dotties live just outside Columbus, Ohio. They work, go to school, pay the bills, and try to find a little time together. The garage shelf can wait. Dinner can't.
Dottie Moments
Mark: “Ten minutes.”
Amy: “You said that last Sunday.”
Lucy: “I made a list of reasons we need a dog.”
Ethan: “Did the dog make one too?”
Amy: “Everyone's making their own breakfast today.”
Mark: “Does cereal count?”
Sounds familiar?