This past Wednesday was Take Our Kids to Work day, and I was the guy in charge of the whole shebang at my office. This meant a lot of busy days and culminated in the most exhausting day of my working year. For those who aren't aware of this special event, TOKTW day gives grade 9 … [Read more...]
A letter to Darby (from the new Tigger and Pooh)
Dear Darby,I am writing to you today, because I have some grave concerns about several of your friends and I fear immediate intervention - perhaps literally - may be required in order to avoid catastrophe.That's right Darby, I am worried about Tigger, Pooh, Eeyore and Piglet. I fear they may … [Read more...]
Pea Hates Me. Good.
"I want my mommeeeee!"Lately, this statement has been heard routinely in the hallways and bedrooms of my house. It is usually accompanied by sobbing wails of sadness, violent acts of anger and intense pleas for justice.And with this lament comes the inevitable. At a little over two years … [Read more...]
GO TO SLEEP! AAAAHHHH!
A few nights ago, I tried to put Pea to sleep. A pointless exercise, if there's ever been one.Some things to remember:Pea sleeps in her own bed now, in her own room.To put her to sleep, either my wife or I lay down in her bed with her, read her stories and give her a tall glass of milk to ease … [Read more...]
Pea Soup
"Go to bathroom." That's what Pea said just before it happened. This story begins as Pea and I are laying in her bed last night, trying to go to sleep. For all intents and purposes, this was a fairly standard evening. Except for the fact that we were going to bed a little later than … [Read more...]
What did you say?
Lately, Pea has been saying all kinds of stuff that baffles and stuns me. Most of it is cute stuff, that makes me laugh in amazement. Like when we play with her giant fruit stand, and out of nowhere she calls me 'Sir?' That's cute. Like when I am trying to get her to sleep … [Read more...]
Just the way you are
As much as it pains me to say this, Pea will eventually date, [gulp], boys.Now, I'm not worried about this eventuality at all, because I know my daughter will date young gentlemen exclusively. She will bring home neatly groomed boys, who wear proper clothes and speak with excellent diction. … [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...]
Mother Nature Can Kiss My…
For about 3 months, my wife and I had been looking forward to this past weekend. We were taking Pea to a friend's cottage just outside of Ottawa for the first time, and we were eager to see how Pea would react to a lake front environment and the potential for water games and other outdoor … [Read more...]
Imagine all the PEA-ple, living for today!
I was tidying up the house recently while my wife was putting Pea down for a nap. Like any little toddler with access to toys, Pea has a tendency to turn our house into a disaster zone worthy of government aid in the span of a few minutes. So, when she's left to run amock for a few … [Read more...]