After everyone’s fantastic advice about taking Nathan to the dentist for the first time, we took the plunge and made up our minds. Lots of folks suggested a pediatric dentist, and we were really leaning that way until Sarah Kate went to the dentist for a checkup. I was talking to the dental hygienist (who… Read More
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Seven Snippets: Rambo Day, Mr. Thirsty, and Who Nathan Loves on Valentine’s Day
— 1 — Several days ago, the speech therapist at Nathan’s school told me they were talking about Valentine’s Day and, by extension, love. She went around the room, asking each child who they love – the answers varied widely. When she asked Nathan who he loved, he responded: God. — 2 — Have you seen Rambo… Read More
Everything I Needed to Know I Learned When Sarah Kate Went to Kindergarten
It was Monday, August 11, 2008 – the first day of school, ever, for Sarah Kate. Mr. Andi had taken a job in Mayberry five months earlier, and Sarah Kate and I had moved down to join him at the end of July. Although she had spent a few years in mother’s-day-out and preschool programs,… Read More
Nineteen
In 1996, Prince Charles and Diana divorced, Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics, Dolly the sheep became the first successfully cloned mammal, and Woody and Buzz were all the rage among the kid set because the original “Toy Story” had been released for the 1995 holiday season. Also in 1996? Mr. Andi and I got married. On… Read More
Seven Snippets: Ask a Therapist, Sarah Kate’s Newest Endeavor, and a Dad You’ll Love
— 1 — Shrek the Musical, Jr. has been such a hit that Sarah Kate has added show choir to her résumé. The performance group that’s doing Shrek, Jr. has two choirs – one for 7th-12th grade, and one for 4th-6th grade (obviously, Sarah Kate is in the younger group). It’ll be a good chance for her to work… Read More
Families Say the Darnedest Things: Hoolies, Zah, and Barking About Trash
Families are amazing, right? Each family has its own unique history, traditions, and ways of doing things. In our house, we all know the quirky way you have to turn the deadbolt to lock the back door, why a potholder permanently resides in the decorative box next to the fireplace, and where to find the plates… Read More