When you are a parent of young children and your kids are anywhere in a crowd they shine out to you. Top of the class, front of the line, star of the show. You look around and think "why is no one looking at my miracle, my darling my joy?" Then you realize everyone is looking at their own, thinking … [Read more...]
What Drives a Mummy to Drink? L.I.C.E.
A couple of weeks ago, my son caught my full attention at dinner when he dropped his fork into is plate with a clatter, and scratched the back of his head with both hands, full force. I was all, Huh? What the devil is the ma... NOOOOOOOOO!!! I ran over to him and cleaved his … [Read more...]
Magellan, Shakleton and Joe Blow
David Duchovny and Tea Leoni named their child Kyd. Smoking crack and baby naming should not be paired.Michael Jackson named his first child Prince and his second child Prince Michael II. Later when this was no longer strange enough for Peter Pan, he nicknamed II, Blanket.As sibling rivalry goes … [Read more...]
Stick In The Mud
Lately I have been listening to 90's On 9 on SiriusXM. That is, when I am not listening to Radio Disney - choice station of all 3 kids. When they're with me I get trumped. When I'm alone - it's nothin but 90's.I realized today while listening to Sheryl Crow singing Everyday Is a … [Read more...]
If Peter Pan Had a Daughter (which we all know is impossible, or at the very least, creepy)
It turns out, there may be a reason I refer to my daughter as Pea.Like most guys, I have a Pea-ter Pan complex. (Get it?) Growing up is not a thing I am eager to do, and I've relished every moment of fatherhood as an opportunity to enjoy playing rather than doing the things I … [Read more...]
if you lie down with dogs you get fleas
There is a saying in Spanish which roughly translated means "Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are". This is an enduring rule which hits you hard as you age and your friendships are tested. Of everything we teach our children, this may be one of the most important things. If your … [Read more...]
Kids and facebook: Yes or No?
My oldest wants a facebook account.Ugh. I knew this was coming, I just didn't think it would be before her tenth birthday (which is near the end of October this year).Before we go any further, I guess I should be upfront with you and let you know that I'm not sure which way to go on this one. Part … [Read more...]
Big Comfy Bed
A few months ago, I announced (bravely, some might say) that my wife and I are co-sleepers. Pea has never been a good sleeper and since Day 1 preferred the comfort of her parents over the loneliness of her crib. We have always been receptive to this arrangement. We work long … [Read more...]
But She Said So
This morning, my seven year-old daughter dropped this on me:"Ghosts are real, Mom. Ginny and Lacey's* mom said so."This, after I've spent many nights convincing her that ghosts, monsters and Voldemort are not, in fact, real, and that there is nothing for her to be afraid of. And please, go to … [Read more...]
Big Day, Big Changes
Whew. My kids went back to school today!Knowing my kids, it was actually a bit of a Freaky Friday situation (albeit it's Thursday today). My oldest daughter, Charlotte, has always hated school. She never looked forward to the first day (I always did as a kid) and she would often throw tantrums (even … [Read more...]
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