ME: Hey Alexander. Look at this great vacation my friend is taking in Jamaica. We look together at Kris’ Instagram stream ALEXANDER: Where is that? ME: Jamaica ALEXANDER: Isn’t Jamaica dangerous? ME: Not in resorts it’s not. [I then show him the resort website] ALEXANDER: But resorts are boring. ME: You liked Costa Rica. ALEXANDER: … Read more
The house is now as dirty as my hair. I’ve sharpened my knives because Alexander requires endless amounts of fruit. He has a sweet tooth and just today ate a pint of strawberries, a pint of blueberries, half a small watermelon and then all his regular food. He just sort of sits down and inhales … Read more
Jane used to love soccer. These days Jane likes soccer. I think after having experienced volleyball she’s decided that it’s a lot of fun to play a sport where people don’t knock you over, pull your hair, whisper “bitch” in your ear and slidetackle you arbitrarily. She was going to try out for the soccer … Read more
We’ve waited twelve years and three months and for the first time ever we’ve looked our son in the eyes. Plural. They’re aligned. He doesn’t have double vision, a head tilt or dimming vision. Of note: I also didn’t pass out during yesterday’s surgery or recovery… which makes it a very different experience than the … Read more
And I’ve effectively thrown both my children under the bus. I do hope there’s a therapist who waits under busses for children.