Naptime is a Blessing

Jul 2, 2021
I don’t understand why kids put up such a fuss about naptime. Naps are awesome! If I had my way, I’d take one every day – just after lunch when I’ve had a good meal, instead of having to f...

No, Mom Didn’t Say That…

Jun 25, 2021
“Mom said I didn’t have to pick up my toys.” “Mom said I could have cookies for lunch today.” “Mom said I could take the car down to the corner for a slurpee and so...

A Super Brothers Snorkeling Adventure

Jun 18, 2021
What better summer learning experience is there than teaching my boys how to snorkel? Long, long ago when I was much younger and marginally less wise, I spent some time SCUBA diving and snorkeling and...

Tales From the Neverending Car Line

Aug 28, 2020
Do kids even take the bus to school anymore? I ask because although I see them driving around town, I can only assume that every school bus is completely empty based on the number of SUVs and minivans...

Did You Pee in the Pool Yet, Dad?

Aug 21, 2020
One of my responsibilities as a father of boys is teaching them about their penises. So far the coursework has been pretty straightforward – wear underwear, don’t show it to strangers, try...

Lord, Have Mercy on My Toilets…

Jun 26, 2020
Have you ever wondered about the volume of poop that comes out of your household on a daily basis? For the amount of time that I’ve spent behind the business end of a toilet plunger these last c...