Tag: kids

  • On Leading Tiger Scouts

    On Leading Tiger Scouts

    Reagan, I’m writing this ahead of our Tiger Scout meeting tonight where I will be leading your troop (den? pack?). Couple that with your troop/den/pack president(or leader or I’m new to this so I don’t know what anyone is called) is out sick, so not only will I be leading the class, but I’ll be…

  • On Reagan the Reader

    On Reagan the Reader

    Dad writes and Reagan reads. I’m always proud of you, and moments like this are why I think you’re so great!

  • On Can We Go to the Front Yard?

    On Can We Go to the Front Yard?

    Nevermind the shade and convenience of going out back, let’s go out front where I can just sit in the sun and watch you take everything out of the garage.

  • On Reagan’s Special Day

    On Reagan’s Special Day

    Reagan, today was your special day. Your mom had the idea to go out — just you, me, and her, and make an afternoon all about you.

  • On Becoming a Boy

    On Becoming a Boy

    Son, You change every day. At the same time, you do so many of the same funny things every day. For example, you wake up and have the same conversation every morning… Us: Goodmorning! You: Two Mels! Boats. Mima, Papa. Hi Rogue! Mama. Two Mels! Us: Can I have you? You: No! Nap. Hi Rogue!…

  • 20 Things about You

    20 Things about You

    Son, Today isn’t unlike any other day. It’s not a milestone month and while your personality changes daily, there isn’t anything special about today that would make me want to point out milestones or landmarks in your life. With that being said, I wanted to give you a little snapshot into who you are today,…

  • On TGIS(pring)

    On TGIS(pring)

    Son, I love you. Your mom loves you. Rogue loves you, but that might be because you leak food like an old car leaks oil. But let’s be honest with each other, we need this warm weather so we can get outside. Sure, we have passes to the zoo which has some indoor exhibits (hello,…