Will and I are heading out on vacation on Saturday. We're going to Florida to make sandcastles, eat ice cream and search for manatees (his plans) - lie in the sun and drink watery beer (my plans). I went to Chapters last night to pick up a couple of surprises for Will to keep him busy in the … [Read more...]
piss me off- love better
Valentine's Day pisses me off the way going to church can. A dozen long stem roses, a cheesy Hallmark card or communion with God does not absolve you of your week long or year long lousy attitude, taking your life for granted or your partner, children, family or friends, health or good … [Read more...]
My Little Sophistic-8
Oliver got busy turning EIGHT last week (holy crap, didn't he just turn seven?) and the festivities have been drawn out over the last bunch of days, which suits me just fine. Having a birthday time, feels like more fun than just celebrating on a single day anyway. Spread... it... out... yo. … [Read more...]
It’s Junior Kindergarten…What Happens at University!?
Let me start this way.... I didn't put this much thought into what University I'd go to. It's Junior Kindergarten registration time people! And from the clusters of pale looking parents, deep in conversation - talking strategy, timing and in a state of panic - you would think we were all … [Read more...]
Bland is Boring
Ali Hassan is a man of many talents - actor, comedian, chef, and proud father of three. His fun cooking demos with great recipes soon caught fire on YouTube; and now hiscooking site, Bland is Boring, is the go-to place for families looking for healthy, delicious and interesting meals. I … [Read more...]
Gone So Long
*SIGH*I've been away for a long time, I know it. And it's not just here on my blog that I've been largely MIA. I haven't posted a Facebook status in weeks and I'm sure my family and friends would tell you that they haven't had a phone call from me in ages either. And why? Change. … [Read more...]
Can You Over-Adore?
The Huffington Post recently launched a Parents section. I love it. The Huff is one of my daily destinations and now this added feature is giving me a ton of food for thought. This week, Rhiana Maidenberg wrote an article about Raising Children With Unconditional Love and wondering if … [Read more...]
Loss: When they grow up.
My son is 12 years/old. In a few months he will be a teenager. He is a really great kid, a good human being. I am proud of him and love him to bits. But things are changing. They are changing in a way I knew they would. But I admit, I secretly thought or hoped it might be different for us. We … [Read more...]
Trading Places!
Yesterday a tweet came across my TweetDeck from @parentsmagazine saying "Complete this tweet: If I could switch places with my kid for a day, I would....". Actually it said compete which drew my competitive self to it even more.Regardless, without batting an eye, I hit retweet and replied - … [Read more...]
Isn’t a Carpe a Fish?
I went away this weekend for a much needed time-out. The boy and I are in a constant battle these days, the stage that my friend Molly has been warning me about since Will was in-utero is in full swing. The tantrums come from nowhere and over nothing. They're loud, long and … [Read more...]
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