Category: Reflections
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Things We Bought Before Having Kids
As I pack the house to move across town, I started a mental list of things we bought before having kids: dry-clean only dining chair seat cushions crystal bar ware white linens glass-top tables wine that costs more than $9.99 a bottle delicate undergarments with multiple ties, clasps, etc. (my wife only, you smartypants!) the…
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The Date Matinee
Our wild nights out used to go from 7 to 2; now, they go from 2 to 7….
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Hot Dogs
I know hot dogs aren’t exactly “nature’s perfect food” but I do have to raise an eyebrow when I see the weird film on top of the water after I boil them.
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My Father’s Day Gift
How I fell, sprained my ankle, and had the best Father’s Day ever…
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Hollywood Here We Come
We’re currently filming a new movie called, “Napless in North Portland.” It’s a horror flick.
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Our Incredible Culinary Delight
Our kids have never eaten an English muffin until now, and the results are magicall…
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Low Expectations, Highly Successful
One great thing about being a Stay-At-Home Dad is that people expect so little from me that I get credit for even the simplest of tasks.
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The Taste of Bread
After years of eating only cut-off crusts and end slices, I’ve forgotten what the delicious squishy insides of a loaf of bread actually tastes like
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Sugary Cereals
I decided that it was time to ween kids off sugary cereals and was mentally prepared for the push back…
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A Bad Evening and a Moment of Clarity
My three year old is having a bad evening and I deviate from my normal reaction…