Archive for the ‘Myself’ Category

Don’t Repeat Yourself

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

The Wife plays tennis on some nights at our local park. On those nights I watch the kids. First, we clean up the mess they made on the floor, then I clean up the mess they made on themselves, and then they all go to bed. Last night while the kids where cleaning I had to go to the bathroom. While I was indisposed, my wife called and left a message asking us to bring her a bottle of water. After I got out of the bathroom, I saw the flashing light on the answering machine and played the message… (more…)

The Magic Clock

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Every night we go through roughly the same routine. The Oldest will read to me for a while, then I will read to him. Once he is in bed, I will help The Wife clean the other three. My job is chief dryer and dresser, which mostly entails me playing with two kids while she gives a bath to the third.

Last night, The Car Buff discovered the digital clock. He has been learning his numbers, so he stood in front of it reading off the time. The conversation went something like this… (more…)

Where to Start

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

From day to day the kids do things that are sometimes hilarious, sometimes amazing, and sometimes sad. I found that no matter how hard I try, I just can’t remember everything that goes on in this crazy house. So I decided to start putting my thoughts down in this blog at the end of each day. I will probably be the only one to ever read it, but if it does nothing more than help me remember, it will be worth the work. (more…)