Dictator Gets Published
I was surprised this morning with a mention on twitter that Dictator was published at Stuff Kids Write. When Dictator saw his work online he beamed with pride. A goofy grin stretched from ear to...
View ArticleWanted: Punishment
Laura was heading to a family reunion when she got the news. I imagine the cell phone conversation went a little like this: Laura: Hey! What’s up? Steph: Not much. Umm…I’m assuming you did not...
View ArticleWhat A Rush
I remember the first time I climbed the steps of the high board. I was scared out of my mind. I would not be outdone by my friends, however. No one was calling ME chicken. So I headed for the tree...
View ArticleGolf, a Sick Cow, and a Rifle
Dictator was excited for our vacation. He packed his bag eagerly, but was distressed that he couldn’t fold his clothes. I gave him a quick lesson and soon he was folding his undies like origami. I...
View ArticleThe Mission: Candy Consumption
My two smallest boys, Dictator and Taz, have a new obsession: Halloween candy. They think of it 24/7 and beg for it constantly. Dictator went with a James Bond approach the other day, slinking into...
View ArticleChristmas Wish List
We said our night time prayers and I leaned over to tuck Dictator in. “I can’t wait until Christmas,” he said sleepily. “Me neither, sweetie.” I turned out the light, tripping over a pile of matchbox...
View ArticleMr. Untouchable and the Unwanted Lunch Note
Dictator has an untouchable love language. He is NOT keen on hugs and kisses. Try to hug him and he’s liable to twist your arm behind your back and demand you say “uncle”. As an infant he would nurse...
View ArticleLunch With Dictator or Sports Chat
I had a rare chance for one-on-one time with my less chatty child, Dictator. He had a doctor’s appointment that entailed a 6 hour round trip drive. Our time on the road was spent avoiding idle...
View ArticleValentine’s Box – The Easy Way Out
Snow Day #3 When I got an email from Dictator’s teacher explaining that the kids would be making their Valentine’s boxes at home I cringed a little. Then when I opened her helpful link to Pinterest...
View ArticleUpdates and Name Changes: The Dictator
When I started this blog nearly four years ago my children were ages 2 (Taz), 5 (Dictator), 9 (Speedy), and 12 (Princess). The changes children go through in four short years are astronomical, and the...
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