Today I found myself in a bit of a parenting conundrum, and when my son asked me to explain another parent’s behavior to him, I was stumbling for words.

Aaron has recently gone through another growth spurt. His legs are long and lean, the summer pajamas we bought only weeks ago already fit differently, and he’s tipping the scale toward a new multiple of ten.
Last night he wanted me to carry him to bed, which of course I did. He felt so heavy in [...]

To say I’m sorry is a meaningless, driveling, bore. Similar to the grocery-store cashier who asks a hundred people each day, “How are you?” saying I’m sorry has become a courtesy of insignificant value. Sorry no longer means I have a deep and humble feeling of remorse for something I’ve said or done. It no [...]

We’re getting ready for our road trip to Vermont and Aaron wants to make sure he has absolutely everything he could possibly need packed and ready to go. He wants to bring all of his books, all of his cars, his base ball bat and all of his art supplies.
While explaining that he doesn’t need to bring [...]

When you work in a public environment, there’s no end to the joyful well-wishes you’ll receive while pregnant. There’s also no end to the obnoxious, dim-witted comments people will make.  
Today is D day for my sister. D as in Due. D as in Delivery. D as in Damn this baby is not arriving today. Of course every new parent will [...]