Dreaming of Sleeping
Woke up this morning to Ian really wanting me to get out of bed. It was early, so I just ushered him into my bed and under the covers to buy myself some time. He…
I AM IAN
Did homework with Ian tonight. He lit up like a christmas tree. He’s so eager to learn and so imaginative that it almost seems like he’s been filling the intellectual void with his own, fast-paced…
You can understand him if you have the right form
Ian got in trouble again at school the other day. His mom emailed me about it and this was my response: My heart sinks when I hear about him having such a hard time. I…
Un-lucky Charms
Bought fake Lucky Charms at QFC because they’re $1.88. Malcolm noticed and now refers to them as “un-Lucky Charms.”
Wacky Wednesday
Today was an early release day for Seattle Public Schools. I had to go get the kids at 1:40 PM. I got there a little early and was waiting around with a bunch of other…
Visual Survey
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He has a friend
Ian’s classmates all drew pictures of him last week. Can you guess which of these was drawn by his new kindergarten best friend? Ok, I’ll give you a hint: one child couldn’t get enough detail…
Super moon
My kids are begging me to let them stay up until the apocalypse. After some sage advice from Facebook, I knew talking to them directly, openly, and honestly was my only way forward. Look, boys.…
Water on the floor
Dad: Ian! Don’t spill that water on the floor! Ian: What water on the floor? Dad: That glass of water on the table right there! Ian: This one? Dad: Yes! Ian: This isn’t a glass…
Crazy people
I haven’t had this happen in the entire 8 years I’ve been a parent. Took my kids to 7-11 to get snacks for “boys’ night”, our regularly scheduled night of staying up late and watching…