Now if it's one thing I know about Rowley's parents, it's that they NEVER like my ideas."
-- Greg (January)

Importance: This shows how close Greg and Rowley are and that Greg is often the one that comes up with the ideas for what the boys will do. Often this ends up not being the best or the safest thing. In this instance, Greg wants to dig a hole so that they can practice jumping in and out of it, in order to increase their vertical jump.

I'm sure that mom thinks that I'm the one stealing the snacks, but believe me, I already learned my lesson from doing THAT.
-- Greg (February)

Importance: This is when the snacks begin to disappear and Greg's mother thinks that he's the thief. However, the culprit is Greg's father. This demonstrates the theme of Appearances.

Man, waiting for Dad to come home when you're in trouble is the worst."
-- Greg (February)

Importance: Greg is...