Category Archives: Parenting
You got written up for what?
This may come as a shock to some of you, but I have been having a long distance relationship for more than two years. Actually, I am in several simultaneously. It so much more difficult to communicate. I tell you … Continue reading
What else am I going to do?
This stage of being a parent is…how shall I put this…challenging. When my children were younger, they had to listen to me…or else! Now that they are launching out on their own, I have to watch them make mistakes. Let … Continue reading
One big happy…
There is much more room in our apartment today… My two oldest daughters and my wife’s parents left yesterday. My son will leave in a few days. The last 24 hours were an emotional whirlwind. Big A got put out … Continue reading
My son, the movie star
In my last post, I talked about looking for changes in my son… Well, there is one change that I didn’t have to look too hard to find… His nose is huge! He SAYS that he looks like the Avatar! … Continue reading
He’s back!
I picked my son up from the airport yesterday morning. It is like he never left! He is back to mauling everyone. Either he has gotten stronger or Cakes has lost a little. She can’t quite handle him like she … Continue reading
I shudder to think…
For the second time this week, I was awakened by the sound of my wife talking on the phone. This time, I got out of bed because I detected a little concern in her voice. I opened our bedroom door … Continue reading
Turn a little this way
Ah, the challenges of being a father… I really don’t know what this season of life is supposed to look like. My two oldest daughters have been on their own for the past few years. My son is attending college … Continue reading
Coming to grips with reality
Bean, our oldest daughter headed home for Dallas early this morning. I know I have said this before but… I felt a little sad. It is back to being just me, my wife, Bunch, and my youngest daughter, Cakes. As … Continue reading
No myopia aqui!
Sometimes I wonder how you read what I write… I think many of you think that some of my posts are just the myopic boasts of a doting father. For example, I have written about my youngest daughter’s singing ability. … Continue reading
Turn the Caps Lock button off
It looks like Big A has shrunk a little… He’s now medium A… or perhaps even small a… He ended his high school wrestling career with a flourish, losing in the state finals to one of the top 10 wrestlers … Continue reading
