A curious writer struggles to make sense of the modern world.
As I've mentioned before, although Piper and I engage in what can most commonly be described as "free play," my wife is more likely to engage her in structured and civilized activities. Recently, Amy taught Piper how to paint. She loves it. Now every painting is her masterpiece. She always asks, "Mommy, can I work... Continue Reading →
As parents, my wife and I are very excited when our three-year-old daughter, Piper, shows her creative side. We both have different ways of engaging her. My time with Piper is more about free-play; in contrast, my wife is much more likely to involve her in structured projects. A great example of this is when... Continue Reading →
Monday's are always my busiest chore-doing days. The laundry always seems to pile up over the weekend. The house always needs to be vacuumed. If we didn't go to the grocery store by Sunday, then that errand inevitably carries over to Monday. Usually I don't go to the store until after I say goodnight to... Continue Reading →
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