It's almost silly to only have one day a year to honor you, when you do so much. You work so hard and take care of our little family. Though you are the sole breadwinner in the house, you bear our financial burden with confidence. The pressure never gets you down, but I know working... Continue Reading →
I thought as Piper got older, things would get easier; however, nothing could be further from the truth. As much work as it was taking care of her as a baby, she would nap five times a day—at least in the beginning. I'd gladly take five breaks a day at this point. As she became... Continue Reading →
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 →
Note: This is part of a series of occasional guest posts from my wife, Amy, who swoops in to give us a working wife’s perspective on parenting. April 30, 2011 The child is barking behind me. And I don’t mean she’s shouting at me. I mean she is barking, like a dog. I’m just trying... Continue Reading →
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 →
Note: This is the second in a series of occasional guest posts from my wife, Amy, who swoops in to give us a working wife’s perspective on parenting. January 26, 2010 Checking my phone after walking out of the Hilton I see a text from Jeff which reads: “I don’t think we will go out... 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 →
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