2013 was our first and last full year as a family of three. In 2014, our family will grow to a family of four. Here is a quick look back at some of this year's highlights: Brandon learned to walk and talk (and run and climb). First birthday! Brandon turns one. The cake is not a... Continue Reading →
When Steve was a child, he watched Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol every year. This year, Brandon is watching it with him. This kid won't stay put for anything other than Mickey Mouse, but somehow, he is contentedly watching Mister Magoo with his daddy.
First of all, I have to plug a completely underrated show. The Goldbergs. The cast is a bunch of nobodies (unless you know the daughter from X Factor and the dad from Curb Your Enthusiasm, but I don't expect any of you to watch as much TV as I do), so I don't think the... Continue Reading →
I'll admit it. I take great pride in my son's appearance. My kid is not going to be the slob wearing pajamas to daycare or with snot and slobber all over his shirt. My kid is much too cute for any of that. I don't want him to get a complex already and end up... Continue Reading →
Cool Joe. Slobber is real cool, you know. Yesterday, my boys and I tended the yard. We had quite a few leaves. Brandon loves to help. And sometimes, he just wants to play. He loves chocolate muffins as much as his mom does.
I walked by Brandon's room and thought I left the light on. My little monkey didn't like wearing his hood. First time trick-or-treating. Every time kids came to the door, he tried to go back out with them. Cheesing for the camera. Candy, candy, candy. Foreshadowing on the left.
I love how much my boys love each other. "Stud muffin" as they call him at daycare. The tale of two hands.
Last night we went to the Pumpkin Patch.Last time I was there, Brandon was just a little thing in my belly. Next time I go there, this little thing in my belly can enjoy it, too.
Steve and I have started reading our first parenting book. And something I read tonight stuck out to me: What is it that I really want from my child? When my baby has grown into an adult, what characteristics do I want him to have? Here is what I wish for the adult Brandon:Respect: I... Continue Reading →
Brandon loves going to daycare. He has friends there and different toys and plenty of activities to keep him busy. The first day I dropped him off at daycare, I cried my eyes out. I didn't want to leave my child with other people to care for him. Although I still wish I could spend... Continue Reading →
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