Category Archives: parenting issues

In Which I Tie Thomas The Train to Poopie Time

Posted on October 4, 2009 by David

(or Thomas Really IS a Useful Engine) My son’s new love is Thomas the Train. Apparently this is a phase which all children are required by law to go through, in accordance with Parental Annoyance legislation passed in the early … Continue reading →

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What an Excellent Day for an Exorcism

Posted on September 7, 2009 by David

I have seen the face of evil and its name is M&M’s. Yes, the same “melts in your mouth not in your hands” candy that we all know and love is evil. Or more accurately, it has brought out the … Continue reading →

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To Spank or Not to Spank?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by David

Do you believe in spanking a child? If someone were to ask me that two years ago, before I had a son, I would surely have said yes. We’ve all seen the kids in the grocery store and on the … Continue reading →

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Guy Rules: Guys shall not hug

Posted on December 15, 2008 by David

“Let’s Hug it out, bitch.” – Ari Gold: Entourage “Life is a waterfall we drink from the river then we turn around and put up our walls” -System of a Down: Aerials One of my favorite photos is of my … Continue reading →

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NO!

Posted on December 1, 2008 by David

(Note: I originally wrote this in February 2008, when E was 10 months old. Man, that seems like so long ago! This is the first time it is appearing on this site) Raising your first child, there are many ‘firsts’ … Continue reading →

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