That Time I (Almost) Forgot My Kid’s Birthday

That Time I (Almost) Forgot My Kid’s Birthday

by | Oct 18, 2022 | Family

“So there’s no problems with that weekend? October 14th to 16th?” I asked Mark. “I don’t see any issues,” he said as he looked at his calendar. We were looking at our calendars trying to decide if I could make a weekend away work. I had been asked to help with Mom...
Hypocritical Much?

Hypocritical Much?

by | Jul 9, 2022 | Family

I signed my 11 year old daughter Lucy up for a tap class. It was one day, 1.5 hours with a teacher she knows. I told her I was going to sign her up. She was totally fine with it… Until the day before the lesson when she looked at the schedule and she saw it was a...
What If I Bring Home The Wrong Career?

What If I Bring Home The Wrong Career?

by | Jun 25, 2022 | Family

I was at the local Cold Beer & Wine store the other day. Normally I go straight for the beer. I like beer. I like fruity beer, hazy beer, pale ales, loggers… lots of kinds of beer.  But on my way to the cooler, I got distracted by the ciders, coolers and hard...
Her Loss

Her Loss

by | May 6, 2021 | Family

My gain is her loss.   I hear “Mom.” She hears silence.   I feel hugs. She just has the memory of his arms around her.   I see smiles and eyes that light up with excitement. She has to close her eyes to see his face.   I hear giggles and laughs....