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Author Archives: tiffandtheboys
Meet Oswald, the High-Strung, Christmas Reindeer
So, a couple of weeks ago I asked Chris what he wanted for Christmas, and he flippantly said, “You could get me a really ugly holiday sweater that I could wear to work.”. Mind you, this is his first … Continue reading
The Magic Ship of Morgan Hill.
Our first Christmas parade in Morgan hill was memorable, to say the least. We arrived early and sat down to a very cheap, but nice dinner at an Italian deli. Then walked to the center divide that cuts the … Continue reading
For the Four Year Old Who Has Everything….
Sam’s Christmas List 1. A live baby penguin. 2. A live baby turkey. 3. A robot that really works and can get me things. 4. A robot dog to keep the robot company. 5. The Lego Death Star. I … Continue reading
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Moments of Clarity
Moments of Clarity Through the lattice in your backyard, I can see two pairs of feet…one in white tennies and the other in tiny black cowboy boots. You are picking tangerines with my Spitfire. He is my heart, and my … Continue reading
He Peed in the Shape of Hawaii
Alex walked into our bedroom the other morning and told us very matter-of-factly that he had put Marley outside because he peed….in the shape of Hawaii. I was still half asleep so it took me a moment (duh) to … Continue reading
“I’m okay…I’m okay.” Subtitle: See Mom, you didn’t screw up too much.
Alex followed the golden carrot a few weeks ago. Bribery and threats are the core of our parenting style. When Zach first learned to ride a two-wheeler without training wheels we rewarded him (see Bribery in Webster’s tome) by letting … Continue reading
Zen and the Art of Goldfish Maintainence
When I was in my twenties and working and going to college, I had a fish tank that occasionally housed actual live fish. Periodically, and for no apparent reason, and oddly, often on my birthday….these fish would die on me. … Continue reading
Sacrificial Dust Bunnies
We went to the doc yesterday to get a buy-one-get-one-free deal for Alex and Sam. Both spiked fevers and were barking out coughs like trained seals vying for fish. We are now midway through a five day course of absolutely … Continue reading
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Sam Becomes a Fuller Brush Man
Chris has been needling me for a year and a half to get Sam’s hair cut. I have been trimming it here and there. Sometimes I do it while he naps. Sometimes I trim it while he is playing with … Continue reading
We Have Lift-Off
Last night as the shadows grew long on our quiet street, Zach reached for the brass ring and grabbed it. He rode his bike alone—no extra wheels, no dad or mom hand on the back of the seat. And I … Continue reading
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