N, our 3 year old, has been potty trained for quite some time. He is only just now getting to the point, however, where he doesn’t need any help with toilet paper. The other day, he shouted “Daddy! Help!” from the bathroom. I ran to help, of course. I always treat calls for help seriously – […]
Read MoreI just won a major battle in the ongoing debate with the kids over who is the top chef. Nana had been over to help out while my wife had some medical tests, and while she was here she made the sauce for her famous macaroni and cheese. Before she left, she explained to me […]
Read MoreWriting groups have become an integral part of my life these days. I’m currently in three separate groups. That’s not quite as time-consuming as it sounds – basically one meeting a week, occasionally two. The kids, of course, have noticed my absence. I have been very straightforward with them, explaining that I go to meet with other […]
Read MoreFrom the “if only they knew what they were saying” category… We ended up having lunch at Moe’s this past Saturday afternoon. They had the TV on – tuned to a bull-riding show on ESPN. The kids were fascinated. “Why was that man trying to ride that buffalo?”“Why does he keep falling off?”“Did that hurt? […]
Read MoreDo you remember Fuddruckers? It’s a chain of hamburger restaurants that was really big for a while. Their claim to fame was their focus on making good burgers with fresh toppings. They did a great job and really boomed for a while. Then their quality control diminished and the chain all but disappeared. A month or […]
Read MoreHave you seen those razor scooters? They’re shiny metal with tiny plastic wheels that move incredibly smoothly. A few years back, they were ridiculously expensive. These days, you can find them for about $20 (here’s the manufacturer’s website). Each of our kids has one, and they absolutely love them. We even let them ride in […]
Read MoreThe argument regarding who is the best cooker has pretty much quieted down. Every once in a while, however, it rears its ugly head. Last Friday, while J was putting the final touches on dinner, I orchestrated the setting of the table. This is not quite as easy as it sounds. The two guys alternate between […]
Read MoreTowards the end of last year, I tore some ligaments in my left wrist. It was a painful time that culminated in surgery in December. I wore a cast for a month or so after the surgery, then a brace, and then (finally) nothing. I’m still in rehab, trying to convince the wrist that – […]
Read MoreN (the three year old) sometimes has troubles with our dogs in the mornings. The dogs sleep in our bedroom, and when the little guy comes running to our room in the mornings (as you may remember), they charge out to meet him. The dogs are friendly, but clumsy, and I certainly sympathize with the little guy. […]
Read MoreI had a movie night with the kids the other night. Movie nights involve the kids and I sitting on the floor (or sometimes the couch) and eating dinner while watching a movie. On this particular movie night, I was feeling lazy. Instead of cooking, we ordered pizza. Unfortunately, my youngest was feeling obstinate. He […]
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