I decided to bring the site back to life as my central online presence after a few years away in spite of the fact that social media has all but killed the blog. Now to find something useful to write about...
Family
Vacation Planning
Natalie: You know when we go to Florida? Me: Yes... Natalie: You and mom will be paying for my hotel and my food right? Me: Yes Natalie.
Feeding Ducks: The Musical
The moment started innocently enough, Natalie and I going to Bowring Park to hit the playground and feed the ducks. Growing up in a house full of testosterone (I have three brothers), it's easy to forget the subtle differences between how tasks are...
Voice of Encouragement
When the circus clown dropped one of the balls he was juggling. Natalie, stands up and shouts (with as much sincerity as a 6 year-old can): That's OK! We still think you're doing a great job!
Natalie Covering Dixie Chicks’ “Travelin’ Soldier”
Natalie doing her rendition of the Dixie Chicks' "Travelin' Soldier" with diva outburst mastered when she false-starts ("darn it!"). Hard to believe she's still looking for a record deal.
War Memorial
Upon driving by a new war memorial being constructed near our home: Natalie: Mom, is that where the dead soldiers are going to be? Lisa: No Natalie, it's a memorial for the dead soldiers. There won't be any bodies buried there. Natalie: *pause*...
Animal Rescue
A heart-warming tale about wildlife rescue emphasizing the need for Diego to clarify for his young audience, in no uncertain terms, that he only saves animals that are alive...with heads intact: Day 1 @ 8:00pm: The Lie Natalie: "William (a boy at...
Kids Are Annoying!
Natalie: I'm not going to have kids when I grow up. Adrian: Why not? Natalie: They're annoying...
Can I Watch the News Tonight?
Natalie: Can I watch the news tonight? Lisa: Why would you want to watch the news? Natalie: To see if the groundhog saw his shadow.