Archive for the 'Family Life' Category

When Suffering From Insomnia, Be Productive

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

It’s absolutely insane that I am still awake. It’s not like I didn’t do anything today. In the midst of getting the kids to school, keeping the house cool, and preventing the puppy from jumping on our furniture, I also got my car jump-started and the battery replaced (if only I could boast that I [...]

The Great Toe Debate

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Funny comment from the 6 year old:
HER: Boy, that’s a rip off! (sitting on floor playing with her feet)
ME: What’s the matter?
HER: You only get 5 on each foot.
ME: 5 what?
HER: 5 toes!
ME: Well, how many do you want?
HER: 10!
ME: 10 on each foot?
HER: Yeah, that would be better.
I’ll get right on that request…

TVs In Kids’ Bedrooms

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

I’m beginning to wonder if we are seriously the only parents on earth who do not allow our kids to have televisions in their bedrooms.
Ever since 2nd grade my oldest has asked for a tv, mostly to play video games, all because her best friend (at the time) had a tv in her room. [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Remembering Spencer

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008