Several weeks ago, I started a doctor ordered diet because of high blood pressure. I involved Benjamin in it to help keep me honest. All of a sudden, over the last couple of days, he has had a few things to say about it. When I was signing him up […]
Today I opened a new chapter for Benjamin and I when I signed him up for Little League (t-ball to be specific). We went over to the local middle school and entered into unchartered territory for the two of us. However, after the five minutes that we were there, I […]
Yesterday, Matthew came out of his room during nap time and asked me, “How many more minutes until it’s not nap time?” I responded, after looking at my watch, “60 minutes.” He then pulled his watch from his sleeve (he wasn’t wearing it, it was just tucked up in his […]
Usually, in the morning, Matthew and I drop Benjamin off at extended care about 20 minutes before his school opens. It allows me to get Matthew to daycare and myself to work on time. It also saves me from going through the dreaded drop- off zone (think of the school […]
Below is the story of how we found out Andrea was pregnant with Benjamin. I wrote this several months before he was born when we were referring to him as “Pudge”. Also, I think the writers of the TV show Scrubs stole our story. The instructions were simple. Pea on […]
Almost 16 years ago, I, at some point, was studying for my last test in college. I don’t actually remember studying for it, so I am only assuming I did. When I think back that far and to that time in my life, only Andrea’s face materializes. We would have […]
On Friday night, we had Pizza/Movie night, so we had our dinner in the family room in front of the TV, where our new couch is that we bought when we moved here and have been doing our best to protect from dirty little fingers. So, as Matthew finished up […]
The other night at dinner, Matthew asked why blueberries are blue. Andrea and I both kinda admitted to not knowing. Benjamin decides to take over, turns to Matt and says, “When you are in heaven, you can ask God that!” Now, the question is, will Benjamin accept that as an […]
Since moving into the new house, Benjamin has become afraid of being in any room by himself (including the bathroom). In an attempt to help him out, I bought him a little flashlight that he can hold and try to feel brave with (of course, I had to get one […]
This summer, I did my first triathlon which was 3/4 mile swim, 18 mile bike ride and a 3.2 mile run. It is something that is completely out of my comfort level and, frankly, scared the hell out of me. Up until the night before, I was still considering skipping […]
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