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• A to Z Challenge: Volumes Of Books

  

  Volumes of booksWe have a lot of books in our home for the kids and it makes us very happy. There are quite a few books that are our favorites, so I thought I... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Unique Uses of Board Books

  

  Unique uses of board booksHave you ever found yourself using a large book as a laptop holder? What about when you’re juggling a few items and you need to put a... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Travels

  

  TravelsIt’s not something we’ve done a lot of with the kids, but we’d love to take the kids on a decent amount of trips as they get older. A vacation here, a... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• What I've Learned From Felicia Day's Book, So Far...It's A Good Thing

  As I read Felicia Day's You're Never Weird On The Internet (almost), I quickly realize how everything is okay. It might seem weird to sum up my life's... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Swimming

  

  SwimmingI really hope our kiddos get back to the pool soon. We started them with lessons last fall and they haven’t been back since mid-winter. I think... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Rummy Babbit

  

  Rummy babbitAs our kids get older, pronunciation will work itself out. But honestly (a great FF song), who doesn’t think that rummy babbit is better than bunny... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Patience

  

  Patience – and no I’m not talking about a GNR songIt’s not an easy task to have patience. It’s something I work on every day, because having patience will... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Opportunity Knocks

  

  Opportunity knocksAs I’ve mentioned before, my wife works for Usborne Books. Meghan (mainly) does online book parties where the host invites family and friends... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Nearly Five Years

  

  Nearly five yearsMy wife and I will be celebrating five years of marriage this summer. I don’t know what we’re doing to celebrate, but I have a few ideas. I do... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Meghan, The Love Of My Life

  

  Meghan, the love of my life.She gives me many reasons to want to wake up in the morning. She’s forward thinking and looks to achieve family goals. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Love

  

  LoveIf I know anything, it’s to know that I want our kids to know without a doubt that we love them every second of every day. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Keeping It Close To The Vest

  

  Keeping it close to the vestAs a writer, I struggled with the whole, “how much am I going to share” type of thing. Early on, I didn’t share any pictures of... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Jokes Are Necessary

  

  Jokes are necessary.I am not very funny, but I admit to being silly at times. “At times?” my wife asks in the background. No, I’m just kidding. She didn’t say... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: IV Drip Coffee

  

  IV Drip CoffeeSome might wonder why I didn’t do “C” for coffee, but the first thing I thought of was cookies, which revolved around my kiddos and my belly. Now... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: High Fives

  

  High fives are what we do when the kids are excited or they’ve done something well. Duh – Captain Obvious right here.What’s been interesting is how they’ve... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Gilmore Girls

  

  Gilmore GirlsThis is another theme song that our kids stop everything for and dance until they can’t dance anymore. Now, I don’t recall if they’ve asked us to... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Friends

  

  FriendsOur kids love to dance to the theme song of Friends. It is amazing, but it isn’t the only theme song they love to dance to. We’re talking about... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Eclectic Music

  

  Eclectic music is not something I usually have been known for. For the most part, my music love was inspired by the 90s grunge/alternative rock scene and I... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Dora The Explorer

  

  Dora, the ExplorerIf there is one show our kids both love equally, it would have to be Dora. Sometimes one kid wants to watch Little Einsteins. Sometimes one... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION

• A to Z Challenge: Cookies And Other Baked Goods

  

  Cookies and other baked goodsSince Marmar was born, I have had a not-so-hidden-need for baked goods. During Meghan’s stay in the hospital, my only source of... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 SELF EXPRESSION