One of the more highly anticipated events of the year for the preschool set took place today. Indeed, the Mini-Puddinette has been talking, and talking, and talking about it for months. Actually, she started talking about it matter-of-factly long before her mother and I even considered the possibility of hosting such a soiree. I suppose … Continue reading Birthday shenanigans
Month: May 2010
Summertime, summertime
A peaceful interlude in the midst of a busy holiday weekend is about as pleasant as it is rare. As I write, all of my children are asleep, and it's just 4 o'clock in the afternoon. We've had a busy weekend, of course, because that's what you do with summer holidays, you keep busy. Our … Continue reading Summertime, summertime
When do I get my Teen Beat subscription?
I was so looking forward to watching my standard Friday night DVR'd shows this week, right up until I was smacked across the cheek by the scalding hot poker of disappointment. There are but a handful of shows I watch any longer with regularity, and Stargate Universe is one of them. Yes, I realize that … Continue reading When do I get my Teen Beat subscription?
Self-absorption
I wrote something along the lines of 1100 words last night, so I am feeling uber short on both words and themes tonight. I therefore implore you to take this advice to heart -- you get what you get and you don't throw a fit. Those words of insight were brought to us by The … Continue reading Self-absorption
Part XI
The day after his trek up and back down the hallway, Thom struggled through the fire doors leading to the library. He managed to make it to the other side without incident and was greatly relieved to find a working prop foot for the massive door once he had it wedged open. It hadn't occurred … Continue reading Part XI
Because my children can read
Lots of people have jobs that I wouldn't want to do on a daily basis myself. I wouldn't be the best server at TGI Appleton's, and I'd be able to keep an occupation where actual labor was involved for about an hour and 17 minutes. I tend toward the sarcastic, have a vivid imagination, and … Continue reading Because my children can read
Bratwurst, beans, brownies, and badges
There's never a dull moment in these here parts, and that seems to be doubly true as we stagger through the final paces of the school year marathon towards that magical last day of bus rides. For the kids, of course. I don't go to school anymore. I have to work. All summer. No popsicles … Continue reading Bratwurst, beans, brownies, and badges
The Deer Hunter
We had quite an eventful weekend here at la casa de Puddin. I already mentioned taking the day off from work on Friday so The Daughter could attend a party while I finished revising a short story; incidentally, the Cyclones won the Kelly Cup. It was good day. Saturday was, surprisingly, even more action packed. … Continue reading The Deer Hunter
There’s just no excuse for a mood like that
I'm in a mood tonight and have no excuse for it. There's absolutely no reason I ought to be grumpy. I took the day off from work to spend some time with the boys while the Puddinette and Lil' Princess went to a birthday party a classmate. While they were gone, I took Sanford and … Continue reading There’s just no excuse for a mood like that
Warning: Hockey-related contents within
Huzzah! I has returned from a professional hockey game. The local minor-league guys, our very own Cincinnati Cyclones, won Game Four of the Kelly Cup Finals tonight and currently lead the series three games to one. Tomorrow night they could totally win the Kelly Cup for the second time in three years. I would SO … Continue reading Warning: Hockey-related contents within
