FamilyEducation Blogs

July 8, 2008

The lessons of kids

We knew it was a bad idea, but we let “cute” get in the way of “practical.” “Let’s let the boys sit together,” was what our friend said. “It’ll be so cute.” And, for a while it was. Right up until the point when K-Man’s friend, C-Dude, didn’t want to share his airplane and responded by sweeping his silverware, bread plate and (full) water glass off the table – the glassware shattering on the floor. C-Dude proceeded to melt down as only a two-and-a-half-year-old can. K-Man, now basically soaked in cold water, responded with his own tribal scream and shrieking cries. [more]

March 7, 2008

It's the bomb

Contrary to perhaps both popular opinion and damning evidence, I’m not really much of a drinker. Yes, I like to have my glass of wine or a beer now and again, but I’m not the guy that goes home every night and pours himself a drink. Hell, I don’t even necessarily have any alcohol if I go out to dinner with friends. But every once in a while, I truly need to get my drink on.

Last night was “every once in a while.” [more]