Category: Fatherhood

Doing the Math

I have this cool iPod app called AppBox Pro that is chock full of somewhat useless gadgets: loan calculator, currency converter, battery life indicator, etc. I had the Lite version of this app but found it rather useful after playing with it so I gladly spent the 99 cents on the full version. It also … Continue reading Doing the Math →

Healing

I Stood By Your Bed Last Night I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep. I purred to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm … Continue reading Healing →

It’s About Time!

We’d been dealing with Anthony’s loose tooth for quite some time now. And for as much as he pulled, tugged, twisted and poked, that stupid-ass tooth just didn’t want to budge. That was until Ann stepped in. With a little gorilla force—and some blood, sweat and tears—she was finally able to get that sucker out! … Continue reading It’s About Time! →

Congrats, Tony!

September 9, 2009: Anthony’s first day of kindergarten. If that look isn’t the deer-in-the-headlights then I don’t know what is. June 17, 2010: Anthony’s last day of kindergarten. His expression is definitely not the same as his first day. Where in the world has the time gone? Either way, we’re extremely proud of our little … Continue reading Congrats, Tony! →

The Pole-Licker

There’s this kid at Anthony’s school whose behavior pretty much defies all that encompasses what one could consider normal, even for a kid. But before I get on that, here’s a synopsis. For starters, all of his school equipment—clothes, backpack, etc.—are all too big for him. It’s almost as if his parents decided to buy … Continue reading The Pole-Licker →