The Miracle Bus
It’s 7:11 AM, and the “Miracle Bus” just came and went. That’s how my lovely and talented wife refers to the school bus that ferries our kids to and from school everyday. Somehow, some way, they board...
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The Challenges of Having (More) Kids
As you know, we have four little boys running around the house — though I’m somewhat hesitant to use the term “little” since they’re growing so fast. Anyway, with that as a backdrop, I thought I’d...
View ArticleThe Buzz Cuts are Back
One of the first signs of spring has visited our house… Three out of four of our boys are once again sporting buzz cuts. It’s not secret that I cut my own hair, and in the summers we buzz the boys as...
View ArticleSchool Pictures are a Scam
I remember back when I was a kid. We had school pictures once a year, and they were a pretty big deal. Everyone got dressed up, our moms combed our hair extra well before we left for school, and then...
View ArticleThings You Could Never Imagine Saying…
…before you became a parent: “Get your hands out of your pants and finish your lunch.” “Your buttcrack is not sanitary. Go wash your hands.” “Either sit on the toilet or go to bed. This is not a game.”...
View ArticleBabies, Birth Control, and Too Much TV
This evening my wife and I were joking around with son #1 (currently 10 years old). He was asking about whether or not we were planning on having another baby, and we responded with an emphatic “no.”...
View ArticleThe Boys of Summer Have Gone
Long time, no write… Our three oldest went back to school a week ago yesterday, and our youngest goes back to preschool on Monday. This year, he’ll be in for five days per week. That means that my...
View ArticleHow to Deal With a Bully at School
How do you teach your kids to deal with a bully? Our oldest son, who is currently ten (nearly eleven) years old and in 5th grade, told us last night that one of the kids in his class has been picking...
View ArticleStrep, Impetigo, Sinusitis, and God Knows What Else
It’s been a long, long time since we’ve updated. What can I say? We’ve been busy. On top of that, we’ve also been sick. All of us. Not for the five months since I last updated, but for the past week or...
View ArticleThe Sweet Smell of Halloween Candy
Am I the only one who loves the smell of Halloween candy? No matter what you’ve collected while out trick-or-treating, it always smells the same when you stick your nose in the bag. If you’re not sure...
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