If I wasn't there myself, I wouldn't have believed it. Two-year-olds don't ride bikes all by themselves, without training wheels. We were visiting my sister. There was a little bike, and Eli wanted to ride it. I only saw the the reasons why not. … [Read more...] about A Boy and a Bike Prove Me Wrong
Kids
On the Cusp
She likes rock bands and SillyBandz. She'll happily eat filet mignon so rare it practically moos, yet deems Lunchables, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, and hot dogs gourmet treats. She sneaks away our copy of Twilight to read on her own, but finds the most pleasure … [Read more...] about On the Cusp
Naked Skateboarding Never Ends Well
There are two activities one should never mix: skateboarding and nudity. You might think this to be common knowledge, but then you've never met my son. The boy loves being naked and the boy loves his skateboard. The skateboard is usually outside, but in … [Read more...] about Naked Skateboarding Never Ends Well
7 Things I Discovered While Washing Sand Out of Other People’s Crevices
On any trip with my kids, something dramatic will happen: Within 10 minutes of arriving at the beach house, Eli fell (doing "cool tricks," of course) and hit his forehead right on the corner of a wall. How he didn't split his head wide open I'll … [Read more...] about 7 Things I Discovered While Washing Sand Out of Other People’s Crevices
The Official 23 x 23 List for a Six-tastic Summer
It seems like only yesterday I was prepping my kids for the beginning of another school year, and envisioning all the things I would accomplish while they were away. Next thing I know, it's the end of the school year, and most of the projects I dreamed of completing … [Read more...] about The Official 23 x 23 List for a Six-tastic Summer