Well, Technically He’s Right.
April 29, 2008
On a daily basis, our (nearly) 7 year old practices his speech vocabulary words. The exercise is intended for him to say the word and use it in a sentence. Here’s how our clever monkey insists on doing it Read more
Picking Your Battles
December 19, 2007
I’m staring at my living room wall and notice little brown things sticking to the wall about four feet off the ground. Upon closer examination I realize it’s nose pickings.
I knew the culprit — four year old ‘Howling Mad Murdock.’ — who finds it funny to wipe his nose on my shirt during daily hit-and-run attacks to punch me in the stomach.
So I confront the perpetrator:
Me [Sternly]: “Did you wipe your nose on this wall!”
Howling Mad [Enthusiastically with a glowing smile]: Yeah!
I was prepared to scold. But his response just reduced me to a mild “please don’t do it again.” The older brothers spend so much time denying or blaming others for their bad behavior, so I was tensed up expecting an argument … with a four year old … about boogers.
Remember, it’s all about picking your battles.
You Give Me a Headache
October 1, 2007
Scenario: I’m heading out the door to pick up a pizza pie.
8yr Old Son: “Dad, can I come with you?” (with puppy dog eyes)
Me: “Okay.”
Son: “Thanks, Dad. But, don’t talk to me. It gives me a headache.”
Twittering Fool’s Updates for 2007-07-18
July 18, 2007
- Looking at Project Manager job descriptions. Here’s an interesting responsibility: “An end-of-life assessment (exit/upgrade strategies)” #
- I introduced my 8yr old son to a co-worker. Co-worker says: “Hi, I’m pleased to meet you.” My son says: “Of course you are.” #
- Speed Stick’s “Dream Job” contest registration ends on Friday, 7/20. Cool prizes. Open to U.S. residents. Enter at http://www.GuyMennen.com #
- Being surrounded by smart people makes the daily grind so much more bareable. #
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BD-V02 - Fathers Day Song
June 22, 2007
Normally I’d rather hit myself over the head with a sippy cup than subject you to my “adorable little angels.” But my 4 year old suddenly sang a Father’s Day song and came up with some interesting ways to describe me.
If you can’t view a Quicktime movie, switch to Mac! (Just kidding…kinda)
You can also view the video on:
http://one.revver.com/watch/330170/flv/affiliate/67692
I edited it down to less than forty seconds, so please enjoy!
-BD
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Virtual dad
April 6, 2007
Work has been getting in the way of life … a lot. Making it home in time for dinner with the family is near impossible. I probably manage 2-3 days a week to sit down and break bread with the tribe.
My 8 year old had a great suggestion this week. He said that it would be good if we lived in Stars Wars since when we sit down to dinner there could be a holographic image of me in my seat and they could talk to me.
Wow. That made me feel… like crap.
Don’t push it
December 31, 2006
Faceman says: “Dad, when I push this it hurts.”
Dad replies: “Then don’t push it.”
Facemen: “DAAD! Grr!”
