As we get set to embark on another journey skyward with the children, I figured now would be a great time to revisit my No Fail Kids-on-a-Plane Plan. I wrote that 4 years ago, just before we took the Bear, then 2.5-years old, to France for a couple of weeks. […]
I’m overweight. According to the Wii Fit, I’m obese actually, and although I’ve spent the better part of 2010 trying to reverse it, I’ve been this way much of my life. Why? A general lack of exercise, donuts, bad eating habits, fast food (up until 2003), soda (up until the […]
Seemingly a blogging tradition, I’ve never once participated in a Wordless Wednesday type of post. But, considering I’ve got a mild case of writer’s block, today’s a super day to rely on a couple of kindie rock videos and a photo to pass the time here on OWTK. The […]
The Bear begins 1st Grade in 11 days. The ’10-’11 school supply list sits by the front door, waiting for a trip to our local parent/teacher store. This morning, I did a drive-by past the uniform store to check their hours. Then I thought, wait a sec, the Bear hasn’t […]
There are an overwhelming number of items to consider upon discovering a baby inside your belly (or for guys, discovering that a certain little someone will soon call you ‘dada’…then pee on you). One thing that, it seems to me, is too-often overlooked by newly-minted or expecting parents is the […]
Sometimes a dad’s job isn’t to offer advice or bits of wisdom gathered along his own journey. No, sometimes a dad’s most important job is nothing more than extending a hand to help his daughter up off the unforgiving gravel as she learns to roller skate.
The Bear has experienced 4 Newport Folk Fests in her 6+ years. Her fifth is going to have to wait until at least 2011. The Mrs. and I, thanks to my folks taking our girls for a long weekend, are flying up to Newport, RI sans children early this Saturday […]
…yeah, I know. The summer is 1/2-way through and I’m only now suggesting (well, sorta demanding) that you buy a particular workbook for your kid. What can I say, the 100 degree temps are slowin’ me down. Better late than never? The Original Summer Bridge Activities workbook series absolutely rules. […]
