I’m not going to lie – there’s a lot of Christmas excitement in our house this year thanks to my son. I might look like this on the outside, But I feel like THIS on the inside – My son is now at the age where he is starting figure out that Christmas is different from other […]
Read More Christmas ExcitementOne of the most amazing things you get to experience as a parent is your baby’s first social smile. The social smile typically develops between 4 to 6 weeks of age and is markedly different from the “gassy” smile which is usually followed by a cry or an earthshaking eruption from your child’s diaper. The social smile makes […]
Read More Social SmileThere it is in front of you. It’s see-through, yet reflective. You climb up the stairs of the porch and approach the storm door like an old friend. You brace yourself against the storm door with your hands and lean forward so that your nose gently kisses the glass and leaves an oily spot. You […]
Read More Storm Door LoveThe wait for your child’s birth is not always easy, but sometimes forces beyond your control help you along the way. One of my dad’s favourite things to say was, “What you always running around for? Take it easy.” A few weeks ago, my wife, son, and I were “running around” frantically trying to catch […]
Read More The WaitThe following is the eulogy that my sister and I wrote for our father who recently passed away. He was a holocaust survivor and man of strength, generosity, and character. His spark for life, charisma, and the twinkle in his eye live on. Our dad was a survivor. I once asked him how he was able […]
Read More The SurvivorMy son’s bedtime routine is pretty standard. We put on his PJs and sleep-sack, read him some stories, say goodnight to his stuffed animals, kiss him goodnight, turn off the lights, and shut the door. [Thump] [Click] A switch is activated in his focused little, noodly brain. He arises slowly from his back grasping the […]
Read More Your Children’s Bedtime/Stage Time Experiences CartoonedSneaky, Sly, Stealth. His weapon concealed Beneath the water. Out of sight, Imperceptible, To those who love him most. “Up, up,” “Up, up.” He looks for an ally For his coming crime – A partner To help carry out his bidding. “Up, up,” “Up, up.” Two hands extend. Two more hands reach […]
Read More A Near HitDo you have a toddler? Does his or her bedtime routine include crying, hiding in corners, and going Ultimate Warrior on the side of the crib? For many toddlers this has become their reality as they seek autotomy and control over their environments. Once the crying stops, however, that’s when things REALLY get interesting. It’s […]
Read More It’s Bedtime. It’s Stage Time!As I have mentioned in other posts, my mother is in her 70’s. You wouldn’t know it, however. There’s hardly a wrinkle on her face and she still gets carded when she tries to get Senior’s discounts. Being a young looking, hip senior, my mother always wants to keep up with the latest technology. A […]
Read More ClassicMom Learns to Tweet at 72 Years of AgeIs there such as thing as Feline Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Yes… yes I can definitely vouch for the existence of FPTSD. My wife’s friend, Lindsey, recently discovered this reality as well when she looked after our cat, Marbles, during the holidays. She blogged about Marbles on her website http://www.happyorhungry.com and even managed to post […]
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