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I write a lot about kids sports. Perhaps it is because we spend a lot of our non-work, waking hours with games, practices, clinics and all other manner of supporting our kids’ athletic endeavours. I am not complaining, I love… Continue Reading →
A couple weeks ago my oldest and I were leaving the volleyball club. It was a Sunday evening and there was a couple open courts on our way out toward the exit. He asked if we could stop for a… Continue Reading →
While I don’t have any exact numbers, I feel safe in assuming a large percentage of the video cameras sold are purchased by new parents. When you are expecting, you buy a camera and record all the “firsts”, and “seconds”… Continue Reading →
The boys mentioned Donald Sterling tonight – something about him enjoying the spotlight (not sure where they got that from but seemed like a good opportunity for a lesson). While I do not condone the comments Sterling made to his… Continue Reading →
So my attempt to write a post a day for the month of December failed after 4 days. Wow, that was quick. Life gets in the way but really, 4 days? Seems my attempt to get in some time on… Continue Reading →
It is always nice to have affirmation that you are doing something right as a parent. As my youngest son has progressed through youth soccer we have always been careful to be positive but not to over do the praise…. Continue Reading →
My youngest was getting ready for his Holiday Chorus concert and I was helping him with his tie. As I was struggling to get an adult size tie to a correct length for a shorter frame, I commented that it… Continue Reading →
For several years a Thanksgiving weekend tradition has been a big bonfire at my in-laws. Living out in the country they pile up branches and cut trees as well as scrap wood and who knows what else throughout the year…. Continue Reading →
As parents, we do a lot of things that go unrecognized. We pick up after them. We make lunches for them. We wash clothes, clean bathrooms and taxi them to various activities – often without a thank you or any… Continue Reading →
It’s just a game. Sure, I’ve said it many times. When the boys get frustrated while playing the Wii. My oldest is notorious for showing his emotion when something goes wrong in a game. He gets frustrated and makes it… Continue Reading →