A couple months ago we pulled my old Legos out of storage for my son to play with. At just barely three there wasn’t a lot he could do with them at first. But since then he’s gotten quite good with them. He’s made some pretty creative things, though I Read more…
Last year sometime my three year old son decided he didn’t like the TV. I’m not exactly sure why. I think something scared him but I can’t really say for sure. He used to enjoy watching Sesame Street and Daniel Tiger, not exactly scary shows. At one point we showed him Read more…
It is here, 2015. The year of the hoverboard, flying car and the Cubs winning the World Series. For someone who grew up in the 80’s with Back to the Future, 2015 is a big milestone for the future. It’s that mythical far off point in the future. And it’s Read more…
I haven’t been writing much here of late. Been focusing on other things. But today I want to tell you a story. Back in mid June my parents came for a visit, giving my wife and I a chance to get away for a weekend, baby free. This would be Read more…
When I was a kid growing up in Florida, hurricanes were an odd beast. They were always a thing to fear though they didn’t really ever affect me much. As far as I can remember, we only ever got hit by one, a weak Category 1. It did hit on Read more…
Today was supposed to be the start of a new era. We started our son in a “Mother’s Day Out” program twice a week. It’s billed as a preschool, and is part of a preschool, rather than a daycare kind of thing. This will give him a few hours each Read more…
Let me preface this by saying I haven’t been keeping a close tab on all the details, nor do I have a definitive opinion on the matter myself. But I do have an opinion on certain people’s opinions. So, Syria. Bad things are happening there. The UN is paralyzed due Read more…
I recently did my annual car registration here in Texas. This time, however, they also sent me a new set of plates. Apparently you need new plates every seven years. That’s when I realized that come mid September, I’ve lived in the same place for the last seven years. Growing Read more…
Another year’s gone by and I’ve gained another level in the Life MMORPG. Like last year, I think I’ll take another level in the Parent class. That will make me Kid 5/Student 17/Husband 4/Teacher 1/Manager 1/Author 2/Parent 2. With all those mix of classes it really makes me wish this game Read more…
Just got back from a little vacation down in (sunny?) Florida. I question the sunny part because it rained every day, but I find that comforting. Growing up there you could set your watches by the 4pm summer thunderstorm. It had been several weeks since it had last rained here Read more…