It's a Kid's Life - Part 2

At exactly what point do we lose the ability to spend an entire afternoon doing this?

I, for one, am going to follow his lead.

Life's too short to be too serious.

And just for the record, I did NOT require that he suit up like this to soak in the hot tub. Although it wouldn't be a huge stretch since I am a Sikorsky when it comes to helicopter parenting.

Who Would Have Imagined?

Today marks our anniversary - over 20 years now. We were standing in front of a judge in a small town in Colorado right about now.

That is particularly difficult for me to fathom. Especially given the fact that I would never stay in the same apartment after my one year lease expired.

So here's to the next 20. Let the adventure, and the laughs, continue.

I'm pretty damn lucky. Honey, you rock.

It's a Kid's Life

These somewhat disturbing images from several years ago show what kids do when they are really, really bored (read: you have put the kibosh on all things with screens and helpfully suggest that they play outside) and they have to actually find ways to amuse themselves. Turns out, they usually end up having a good time in spite of not having to use their thumbs.

Lord of the Manor

And I thought I was in charge here.

Happy Pappy's Day

The thing that makes pappy happy. . .

I don't think he's all that interested in lawn beautification. I think it's just because it's the only time that he doesn't have to talk to anyone.