Life with our Lads

• Building Memory Lane 1 month ago Recently I showed my boys some old posts and videos on here and they loved it. It was personal and endearing to them (sometimes embarrassing of course) and a great reminder for me. I realize I'm getting older because some things on here I don't even remember posting. I sit and read it and it's a...
• Danny at Nine 6 months ago Pinewood Derby Champion Danny My boy Danny is nine. NINE.He's tall as a beanpole, skinny as a rake, and funny as hell.He's loving, gentle, bursting with energy, and far too much like me for his own good. Every day I see myself when I look at his, especially his personality. Oh lord.I love holding...
• Slinky in a Box 6 months ago Sometimes a picture comes along that makes you laugh every time you look at it.
• 3 Month Catch-up 10 months ago Dave & Bobby's WeddingI can't believe I haven't posted for over 2 months!Theres so much to say. Where to start? Maybe with Danny.Danny is my little superstar. Good lord he's funny. Now a 3rd grader, he's fullfilling his role in our family as the peacekeeper, the one who'll make you laugh, the one...
• He's the Reason We Can't Have Nice Things 11 months ago I say this line a lot to Craig -When the cats barf on the bed "We can never have nice things"When Ben poos on the basement carpet "We can never have nice things"When the kids put slime on the carpets or smash something "We can never have nice things"All of this is said tongue-in-cheek, knowing full...

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