As it gets later into the evening, I have to admit to myself that this will be another late post. What can I say, I was a little distracted today. It's not easy living with a three-year-old, life can sometimes be filled with stress and distractions. It's too easy to lose focus as the litany... Continue Reading →
The List of Unending Jobs That Will Kill Me
Mowing the lawn yesterday, I realized that this job is unending. There are those chores that just never seem to end, like doing the dishes. There will always be dirty dishes. You're not going to stop eating, so the dishes won't stop getting dirty. Of course you can't stop cleaning them, so the job never... Continue Reading →
My Wife Went To SXSW, And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt
Previously, I wrote about my experience last weekend when my wife got to go to SXSW and I had to stay behind with the kid. While I was panicking trying to put the kid to bed, she was rocking out to Panic! at the Disco. But enough of the whine and grind, let's get the... Continue Reading →
“Houston, we have a problem.”
Why is trying to take the kid anywhere in the car such a big deal? Sometimes it's like getting out of the driveway takes more preparation than a space shuttle launch. Yesterday, I tried to take Piper to the babystore for some diapers. What can I say, potty training is still in progress. Regardless, this... Continue Reading →
How To Do Five Things At Once While Alone With The Kid All Day
How do you get chores done while watching the kid all day by yourself? Is it even possible? Do you really have to do five things at once? These are all valid questions. Although there are no easy answers, there are a few tips and tricks available that may help you to get more done.... Continue Reading →
It’s Good To Be Going Bald, That Way I Can’t Pull My Hair Out
This was one of those weekends. Lots of time alone with the kid, with little help to be found. My wife actually got to go to SXSW, and she had the "thrill of her time." She works hard, she deserves it. But knowing that is little consolation when the kid won't put on her pajamas,... Continue Reading →
Toot YOUR OWN Horn: Germs Can Thrive On School Instruments
If your child plays in their school band, some fungi may cause him or her to not be a "fun guy." A new study suggests that school band instruments may be a risk to the health of young musicians. Researchers tested a number of high school band instruments, and found they were contaminated with different... Continue Reading →
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