Okay, we have a problem. Ethan has developed a shopping cart phobia. We first noticed this last weekend at Trader Joe's. Greg put Ethan in a cart and he began screaming. Repeated attempts yielded the same results, so Greg was forced to carry Ethan through the store on his shoulders. Since then, I've...
Archives - March 2007
Shopping Hell.
Thursday, March 29 2007 - Family
The Cost of Keeping Vinnie.
Wednesday, March 28 2007 - Family
1 puppy from the Humane Society, advertised as an Australian Shepherd but in reality German Shorthair: $100. 3 weeks of in-kennel training (because at our owner-trainer conference the trainer informed us that 2 weeks were not enough for this dog): $1100. 1 shock collar: $150. 1 invisible fence plus another...
Death by Fly Swatter.
Monday, March 26 2007 - Family
What does it say about my son that he laughed hysterically as I flogged a ferocious wasp to death?
I guess it depends on whether he was laughing at me...
...or at the wasp.
Oops.
Monday, March 26 2007 - Family
What happens when you weigh 32.125 pounds and determine that an upended box would make the best stepping stool:...
Cute!
Monday, March 26 2007 - Family
Ethan, busted nose and all, sitting on his Aunt Anita's lap this weekend:...
Concrete Playground.
Wednesday, March 21 2007 - Family
While Laurel and I were at guitar lessons, Ethan face-planted on the concrete sidewalk outside our front door. There was nothing Greg could do about it other than clean him up and console him, so he took some photos. Here he is immediately after his accident: Lest anyone fear permanent damage, you'll...
Miscellany.
Wednesday, March 21 2007 - Family
Events of the past week: 1. Toddler Couture -- Ethan ambled around the house in my flip-flop: 2. Irish Eyes are Smilin' -- I made some authentic soda bread: 3. Open Burning -- A privilege of living in Jefferson County:...
Quit With the Urban Legends.
Tuesday, March 20 2007 - Family
Tonight I visited our local school district's website, trying to find an e-mail for a teacher. I noticed that one of the school's programs cited as a reason for its existence a story about Dr. Teddy Stoddard. It was a heartwarming story about how a thoughtful teacher changed Dr. Stoddard's...
Look Out, Clapton.
Monday, March 19 2007 - Family
There's a new gig in town:
[Video]
She's a Material Girl.
Friday, March 16 2007 - Family
Laurel's St. Patrick's Day essay from school: (ahem) "If I caught a Leprechaun and had three wishes, I would wish for many things. First, I would wish for a new eraser. I would because I need one to erase better. Second, I would like one piece of gold. I only want one so I could have something...
Current Events.
Tuesday, March 13 2007 - Family
I'm making time for this, despite my schedule. Typically mild-mannered Vinnie went on Poo Strike 2007 and refused to poo so we could get our stool sample for the vet, but once I got him to the vet, he was so scared he pissed and shat all over the exam room, tried to bite the vet when she tried to...
Leprechaun Love
Tuesday, March 13 2007 - Family
I know it's early, but this week and next are shaping up to be very busy. I hope to find time (and subject matter) to post before the weekend, but just in case I don't......
What's With the Dogs?
Wednesday, March 07 2007 - Family
I don't know what is wrong with people. Every day Ethan and I go to pick Laurel up from school. Every day, there are at least three parents who bring their dogs. Some of them even carry the creatures indoors on rainy days, when parent pick-up is inside. Now don't get me wrong, I like dogs and...
Laurel 2008.
Sunday, March 04 2007 - Family
Laurel: "Ugh! Look at all the trash those people threw out along the road!" Me: "Well, I guess you'll have to execute them, then." Laurel: "I haven't executed anyone yet, and I don't want to execute anyone. Only if I were President." Greg: "If you were President...
On Living with Wiseguys.
Saturday, March 03 2007 - Family
Me: "Laurel, I love your outfit. I really love it." Greg: [sarcasm] "Well, why don't you marry it." [/sarcasm] Me: [sarcasm] "Well FINE, maybe I just WILL!" [/sarcasm] Laurel: "You may now kiss the clothing."...
And now, Happy Birthday...
Saturday, March 03 2007 - Family
...to PawPaw!
Here's hoping you have a great day!
Love,
Bud & Family
Happy Birthday...
Friday, March 02 2007 - Family
...to my sister Anita. May she have a great time in KC this weekend and refrain from gambling everything away. Hey Anita, remember how I used to pick on you and pester you when we were kids? Yeah... I miss that. Har har!...
Crystals or Crack?
Friday, March 02 2007 - Family
I'm half expecting a call from Laurel's school today. She and Greg grew some crystals over the weekend, and she decided to take a few of them to school today for show and tell. The crystals are made with monoammonium phosphate, which carries a 'caution' label, so we decided to put them...
If Laurel were President.
Thursday, March 01 2007 - Family
When I went to school for Laurel's Valentine party, I noticed the kids had been brainstorming on what they would do if they were President of the United States. Most of their stories were posted in the hallway, and I chuckled as I saw that some of the kids would jail litterbugs. "What little...
