May I brag for just a moment to the blogosphere about my son who not only failed his eye test last week – but also came up considerably short on two other occasions within a 24 hour period? The first screw up was his book report. Any parent who has a kid matriculating in our [...]
It was only a matter of time. The events of the last week come as no shock to Dave and me. The only surprise is that it took this long. And that Chase was the first one to be hit with the genetic betrayal that is his legacy. We always assumed that Noah would be [...]
Yesterday, the Pew Research Center released a study that reported that wives are out earning their husbands more than ever before. According to the study, in 1970 just 4 percent of husbands ages 30-44 had lower incomes than their wives. In 2007, that percentage was 22 percent. Hello America from 22 percent! Dave is a [...]
This week our grown-up bed arrives! While I know for 99 percent of you, this proclamation conjures up memories of the childhood move from the crib to a real bed jury rigged with side bars, placed upon the floor, with pillows on every side so that it is actually safer than a crib, our grown-up [...]
Ever wish you had a fairy godmother? Godfather? Godsister? I realize these sprites don’t truly exist, but I do think that now and again you run across people who, for some unknown reason, are on your side and there to help – even if it’s in the short run. I’ve admitted to those closest to [...]
On Sunday, MoB reader and neighbor extraordinaire Bill G. sent me this link to an article that explains how technology companies are coming around to the idea that women rule the world. Well, that’s not exactly what it says; it actually focuses on the fact that wives and mothers are increasingly becoming the decision makers [...]
Mom! Can I buy a bokkenswordwithawoodscabbard? Sometimes when Noah wants me to say yes, he speaks as fast as he can, as if not being able to understand him will immediately render me compliant. It’s as if he thinks I’m distracted enough to nod my head and wave him away. Smart kid. But this time [...]
I realize it is my duty to teach my children to be fiscally responsible. I also realize that experts recommend assigning chores for allowance to foster such responsibility. Yet somehow, our efforts to contract with the brothers in this manner have been completely elusive due to the following circumstances: The jobs offered have been unacceptable [...]
Hello. My name is Emily and I like Facebook. Altogether now: Hi Emily!!!!!!! You will join in this chorus of support, right? Because many of you are suffering from a similar affliction? Let me describe the symptoms. You are suffering from any or all of the following: √ You find yourself checking your [...]
Riddle: What does a AWESOME New Year’s Eve and a Blue Moon on December 31 have in common? Answer: They both occur every 19 years. So here is question for MoB readers: Of all the holidays available to you in a 365 day span, do you hate New Year’s Eve the most? Or is it [...]
