We signed Grant up for T-ball. His team is made up of 4 and 5 year-olds. The phrase it’s like herding cats absolutely applies here. Here are some of the things I heard myself saying to Grant yesterday: Stop spinning! Listen to your coach! There’s no crying in baseball! You don’t need any crackers right […]
Three big brothers wield big influence
I don’t know any other 5 year olds who can sing along with the Rolling Stones and recognize Paramore when they are on the radio. I don’t know any other 5 year olds who say things like, “Dude! That’s tight!” I don’t know any other 5 year olds who would rather sit through almost 3 […]
The proverbial accident waiting to happen. Literally.
Grant and I were running errands about 2 miles away from Leisure World, a seniors community. A car was tentatively making its way towards us on Seal Beach Blvd, going in the wrong direction. The driver seemed to realize the mistake and try to turn the car around and go the right direction. Traffic was […]
The first parenting blunder of the year.
I spent New Year’s Day “un-decorating” the house. Literally, the whole day. By 9:00 in the evening, I was exhausted and wanted a long hot shower. I had the TV on while packing up ornaments. It did not occur to me to turn it off when I left the room. Jerry Maguire was on… what’s […]
Mom…? There’s wolves in my room…
…can I sleep in your bed? This is what happens when a child appears at the side of your bed and, half asleep, you haul him up and toss him in the middle of your king size bed. The middle disappears. Who got the best night of sleep? a) Daddy b) Grant c) Mommy The […]
Gramma O’s Boy.
Scene: the kitchen. Mom and Dad are in there as Grant enters the room. Grant: Mom, you forgot to make my toast.Dad: I’ll make your toast for you.Grant: And when I say toast, I mean chocolate. ….What’re you guys laughin’ at? Gramma O will be so pleased.
Come again?
I’m working with photos on the computer, getting ready to do Christmas cards. Grant comes up, looks over my shoulder and comments: “Oh! Is that the one with the ball with Conner that came and then did and went for my dream?” Yes. Yes it is.??
Where have I been? Well, eating bon-bons and watching my soaps, of course.
OK! Got the new camera figured out… I think. To recap the past few weeks, in order: Halloween; Bathroom Remodel at the Cabin (still not finished… Can you say “Pee in the woods”?); Conner’s birthday (bowling & pizza); hosted Bunco for 15; organized team soccer party; threw surprise birthday party for 35 people; hosted Thanksgiving […]
Today’s Special: Embarrassment and Apologies
When your 4-year-old child asks if he can take a toy with him on the trip to the grocery store, should you say: a) No. b) Let me see which toy you want to bring with you in order to judge whether or not said toy is a good “travel toy.” c) Sure buddy, whatever […]
The Three Stooges. woo woo woo
I heard the distant sound of boys fighting. Then I heard a sharp cry of pain, more yelling and fighting. Mom: What’s going on out here!!?? Conner: Devin kicked me! Grant: Yeah! He kicked him inda balls! Mom: (trying not to laugh) Grant! We don’t say things like that! Why did you do that, Dev!? […]
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