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A stray cat crosses our path
I always try to be a better person when my children are near. Not that I’m a bad guy when I’m alone, but it’s easier to jaywalk when my kids aren’t around. Perhaps that’s why we went out of our … Continue reading
Love wins
We’re at the swimming pool, and the kids want me to play battleship with them in the water. Celeste (10): Daddy, come be on my ship. It has marshmallows and unicorns. Gavin (7): No, Daddy, come on mine. I have … Continue reading
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I miss school!
Gavin (7), just three weeks into summer: I miss school!
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TVs, marshmallows and cats
Celeste (10): Can we go to Barnes & Noble? Karen: Well, I was thinking about going to Wal-Mart to buy the new American Girl movie. Celeste: Really??? Awesome!!! Karen: Celeste! I mentioned it this morning. Where have you been? Celeste: … Continue reading
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Dibs is serious business these days
Dibs has turned into serious business since I was a kid. I remember well calling dibs on the front seat of the car, or at worst the window seat in the back, so I wouldn’t have bend my knees up … Continue reading
Who cares about money?
Gavin (7) is not happy that I have to go out of town on a business trip. Gavin: But why do you have to go? Me: For work. I need to work to earn money. Gavin: Who cares about money? … Continue reading
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Work is boring
Gavin (7): Do you wish work was over? Me: How do you mean? I’ll be working for a long time. Gavin: You know, school is over for the summer. Work is over. Me: Yes, I do wish that. Don’t you? … Continue reading
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She’s a keeper
We’re packing up to leave the pool, and a little girl walks up to Gavin (7). Girl: Goodbye, Gavin. See you later. Gavin: OK, bye. She walks away only to return 15 seconds later. Girl: I like “Star Wars.” Gavin: … Continue reading
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Striking out is just part of the game
I love watching my children change as they grow. While I’m as wistful as the next dad to see my kids’ former favorite toys languishing in the back of the closet, and I wish they could wear their shoes … Continue reading
Don’t sue me!
Gavin (7): Daddy!!!!! Celeste said she’s going to sue me. Me: Uh, OK. And what do you think that means? Gavin: It means she’s going to steal money from me.
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