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Ryley, The Six Year Old

He has made everyone aware that today is his birthday. He is expecting an avalanche of Scooby Doo splattered gifts. His cake features a three dimensional Mystery Machine. He wants brown balloons, a latex and helium salute to the Greatest Great Dane ever (even if he is a bit of a scaredy cat). His day […]

Gender-specific Advice and Observations for New Parents

A certain family member ( you know who you are, padre) does not want to know the gender of the twins my brother and sister-in-law are expecting. This is your opportunity to avert your eyes and find another website to visit, like www.doyoureallythinkeveryonewillkeepitasecretforthenextfourmonths.com

Here’s the advice:

1. The fashion choices (alluded to in another one […]

Growing Up

Last night, the phone rang for the first time. At least that was how it felt when hubby answered and a boy asked “is Aidan there?”

Hubby, ever-protective and probably a bit startled asked “can I tell her who is calling?”

“Billy*, but I am calling for Danny*.”

Gulp. You know it is […]