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Decadence

September 20, 2016 · 1 Comment

My first clue we were on the brink of something amazing was when I saw the Westboro Baptist Church protesting in the street. Nick and I had traveled to New Orleans for a long weekend away from the kids and it just so happened to be Decadence weekend, AKA "gay Mardi Gras".  We knew this because once our plane landed, everyone and their brother was eager to inform us. "Well ...

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Filed In: Uncategorized / Tagged: mardi gras, new orleans, southern decadence

To Lillian on Her Sixth Birthday

September 11, 2016 · 4 Comments

Dear Lila, A couple of weeks ago I dropped you off at Kindergarten and I cried as walked out the door.  I didn't cry because I was worried you were going to need me, but because I knew that you wouldn't.  I stood awkwardly next to you in the drop off line, waiting for the doors to open.  It was like standing next to a grown woman waiting to be called into a business ...

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Filed In: Lila, Love Letters / Tagged: 6th birthday, Lila, Love Letters

Dear Dad at the Pool, You’re Doing It Wrong.

August 9, 2016 · 4 Comments

Hey there, Dad at the pool with his kid. I couldn't help but notice you. Maybe because you strutted in here so carefree... the only one without a cooler big enough to feed the Chinese army. I mean, whatever, but don't come crying to me when your daughter doesn't have a minimum of six choices of Capri Sun and a variety of healthy yet palatable snacks. I'm only trying to - ...

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Filed In: parenting / Tagged: dad, Parenting, pool, summer vacation

The Kids Are At Camp So Here Are Four Things About Summer Break

June 29, 2016 · 1 Comment

As I promised my 7-year-old, I've given up blogging for the summer.  Her definition of blogging includes me picking up my phone in any way shape or form and I haven't corrected her because it's easier than explaining my obsession with Googling pictures of botched plastic surgeries. Anyhoo, I have been (more or less, depending on my level of required bathroom time) social ...

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Filed In: Me / Tagged: summer break, vacation

To Elliot on Her Seventh Birthday

May 6, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Dear Ellie, Today you turn seven.  That's almost a real human being.  I can remember a lot of stuff that happened when I was seven and that is a terrifying moment for any parent.  When you realize that your child is now capable of memories.  When you were a baby I figured if I screwed up no one would be the wiser.  I just looked at the sky and whistled as I shimmied your leg ...

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Filed In: Ellie, Love Letters / Tagged: Birthday, Ellie, Love Letters

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