As I would imagine happens to all parents, I frequently find myself taking one or the other of the boys off on errands. Sometimes it just makes more sense to split up than to move about as a single family unit. Unfortunately, the kids often don’t understand this. Their common response to me taking them away […]
Read MoreIt’s funny how there are certain lines that we, as parents, simply won’t cross. For example, once I’ve given one of the kids a piece of candy, I don’t take it back. There’s something about that – taking candy from a baby – that just seems wrong. Not too long ago, J was having a […]
Read MoreI don’t usually take naps. On those lazy weekend days when the rest of the family heads to their beds to take an afternoon siesta, I usually try to get caught up on my house chores. Of course, some days I just watch football. This past Sunday, I was tired. I’d been up ’til the […]
Read MoreIn case you haven’t guessed it yet, when I’m out with the kids I don’t tend to worry too much about appearances. For me, it’s more about having a good time with the kids and getting through whatever errands I have to run with a minimum of tears and stress. One of the days during […]
Read MoreEven though C is potty trained, he still doesn’t always admit when he has to go. We have to remind and sometimes even argue with him to get him to go. This isn’t terribly unusual from what I’ve heard and seen with other 3 year olds. The other morning, I had a protracted argument with him […]
Read MoreThe other day I was walking past the baby gate when I noticed C in the den, taking his pants off. For those that don’t know, when your toddler has just completed potty training, this is a moment for fast action. There’s no telling whether he has to go potty, whether he’s forgotten where he […]
Read MoreNot too long ago, we were coming back from an afternoon birthday party and decided to stop for some Greek food. It was a spur of the moment thing. J loves Greek food, and this was a restaurant which we’d never been to but had been much recommended. The kids were both awake but pleasantly […]
Read MoreSo the other day C comes running into the kitchen where I was doing the dishes, “daddy, daddy!” Yes? “I have a rash!” Oh, I’m sorry. Where? “Yes. It’s on my neck. I’m very sad. I have a rash.” I kneel down to see while he shakes his head mournfully. Then his brother appears, running […]
Read MoreWe watched Tarzan (the Disney version) a couple weeks ago during movie night. It was, all things considered, a bit of a mistake. Some of those scenes were awfully darned scary for a 3 year old and a one year old. Nonetheless, C now loves Tarzan. In fact, he frequently announces “I’m Tarzan!” When his […]
Read MoreThis evening, as we were eating dinner, a moth flew up to flutter against the sliding glass door next to our table. C pointed it out first (”Look! A butterfly!”) but N was quick to spot it and take up the cry. Their momma decided to take this opportunity to try to explain the differences between […]
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