Soooo, the plantains were a hit with the boys!
There’s a gentleman at Strictly Cuts in Desoto, TX (where I take my boys to get their haircut) who still shines shoes. His name is Charlie Brown (no kidding), and I love to watch him work. I’ve seen Mr. Brown take shoes scuffed and worn-out by the use (and often misuse) of their owner and…
What do you see in this picture? A stick and a few toys? Look closer…do you see it? Believe it or not this is a magnificent story of robots, daredevil planes, fighting ninjas, and a daring rescue. But, it was laid to rest for a moment while my boys took their bath. I took a…
I think there’s something to birth order. Yeah, I fought that realization for years, but you gotta admit, the oldest, middle children, and the youngest in families do share some similar characteristics. I’ve even read about studies done on how birth order affects marriages! And, in watching my sons, I’m convinced teasing is in the…
I have in the back of my mind two things with every event we attend or activity we do, “I’m making lasting memories,” and “I’m raising someone’s husband and father” (well maybe that’s three things). My goal is that by 11 they will feel comfortable with cooking full meals. I…