We’ve been fighting the nose-picking battle with our four year old. It seems like every time I turn around, he’s fishing boogers out of his nose and eating them. We’ve tried to gently encourage him to stop, but yesterday it got the better of me. “That is so disgusting,” I said. “You’ve got to stop. […]
Read MoreWe watched Enchanted the other day. Fun movie, even if it is, as my 6-year old says, a “girl movie.” At one point, the well-intentioned-but-rather-dimwitted prince says “Thank you for keeping my bride safe, peasants.” “Daddy,” N (the four-year old) asked. “What does peasants mean?” “Poor. He called them poor.” The little guy burst out […]
Read MoreEver since the kids discovered superheroes, they’ve been fascinated with them. We talk about them, we make up our own, we play the “what power would beat what power” game… In fact, for my six year old’s last birthday we had everyone dress up as superheroes. Some time during this whole mishmash of heroism, the […]
Read MoreOur four year old loves to share candy. He’s always sneaking a piece of candy into my hand or offering a piece to one of his friends. The other day, he offered a sour worm to a three-year old girl that was visiting. “Would you like to try one?” he asked, holding out the bright […]
Read MoreThe other weekend, while my wife was out walking the dogs, the boys burst into our bedroom. “Daddy!” the four year old shouted. “We made you breakfast!” added his older brother. “Yeah, come look! Come look!” I followed them out to the kitchen, where they had set up a plate with bananas, dry cereal, and […]
Read MoreToday’s Tale is in the Seminole Chronicle. Click here to read it. Terms for Searchers: Mountain Lion, Little Big Econ, nap, alligator
Read MoreThe other day, as I was up in my office struggling with an uncooperative database, I heard my youngest son and his momma return from school. Their arrival is never quiet. As soon as they hear the car arrive, both dogs run downstairs barking and wagging. A few minutes later – just as the dogs frenzy […]
Read MoreMany years ago, back when my wife and I were still yet to be married, we developed the habit of saying “love you more.” It was a cute(ish) little romantic thing. Whenever one of us would say “love you” the other would answer “love you more.” At this point, I’m willing to bet that you’re […]
Read MoreHere’s a fun one from a little while back. It happened after my oldest had his tonsils out. My youngest and I were eating breakfast before he went to school. His brother was still asleep and his momma was off walking the dogs. Cue the scene… The little guy took a long drink of chocolate […]
Read MoreOur bedtime routine is pretty well established. It ends with me leaving the room, and the kids’ momma singing ”Stay Awake” (from Mary Poppins) while they fall asleep. Occasionally my wife is not available, leaving me with the honor of doing the last song. For a long time, I used my own variant of “rock-a-bye baby”: […]
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