Amy: Do you see the light at the end of the tunnel? Me: I can see the coffee at the end of my mug. [shrugs shoulders] Though the great potty training struggle continues, things are certainly looking brighter these days. Piper has been using "mama's potty" a lot more this week. On Thursday she... Continue Reading →
Parenting is a constant tug of war between what you plan to do and what you can do. Currently we are still struggling with potty training. We planned on having this sorted out by now, and thus having Piper in preschool already. Instead, it's one step forward, two steps back. This is a drain on... Continue Reading →
One snack to rule them all, one snack to find them. One snack to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. Along with her meals, Piper gets a little snack time during the day. I guess I should be judging snacks based on their nutritional value; but since I do all the dishes,... Continue Reading →
It's funny how kids get attached to things. Our daughter was never into pacifiers, or "binkies" as some would call them; however, she did get attached to her stuffed animals quite early. We call them her "guys." When we go out, we always ask her, "Where's your guys?" Her entourage must always be in tow.... Continue Reading →
The mancave is back. I've got my space back. We have an extra room in our house, and we also have a half-room that is built into the garage. When we moved in, I was bequeathed the room in the garage as my mancave. My wife, Amy, set up the extra room upstairs as her... Continue Reading →
We have a saying in our house, "Don't do anything cool with the kid unless you want to do it over and over again." Piper and I have a bit where I take her in my arms, and spin around. She loves it. Unfortunately, when I am finished and put her down, she just yells,... Continue Reading →
Note: This is Part One of a three-part series discussing how to keep kids safe on the Internet. As parents, we are always concerned about keeping our children safe. We are constantly thinking about where they go and who they spend time with. The Internet is no exception. As children get older and begin to... Continue Reading →
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