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
The Family Six
#4 On The Six-Tastic Summer 23 x 23 List: Summer Reading Program
This is part of a series that all began with The Official 23 x 23 List for a Six-Tastic Summer, in which we try to stay sane and make the most of our days together this summer. I felt like I was cheating a bit when I put "Sign up for the summer reading program at our … [Read more...] about #4 On The Six-Tastic Summer 23 x 23 List: Summer Reading Program
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
Out Of Office Memo
So here we are, at the beach. I thought I would be posting frequently while we were here but . . . I underestimated how dog tired I would be after chasing two children all over the beach. I overestimated the drama that would accompany 14 hours with two children in … [Read more...] about Out Of Office Memo
Remembering Jared Koston
Last year Mike found out he had a half-sister. After months of phone calls and e-mails, we met Michele, her husband, Jared, and their 4 children last September. Prior to meeting, Mike and I were both nervous. What could have been a really awkward situation … [Read more...] about Remembering Jared Koston