When we first met my son’s wife, we didn’t know what to think. He was the oldest child and we really had no experience with him having anyone in his life except for us. Though cautious, we gave them the benefit of the doubt, and in the end it has turned out ok.
One of the [...]
Though I thought that I could have a day at home today, it wasn’t the case. As it turned out, my wife had a list of things to go buy at the store. Though some people would complain, I thought that it was a good excuse to get out and maybe have lunch too.
I had [...]
I realize that things are a lot different for my kids than when I grew up, but sometimes I just feel lost. Sometimes they ask us to pickup things for them, and truth be told, I just don’t know what they are talking about.
Take today for example. My daughter asked me to get her some [...]
One of the things that I am guilty for is thinking of others before I think of myself. Much like my mother did, I leave my own needs for last, which really isn’t healthy.
So today, I did something for me. You see, I have been eyeing some scuba diving accessories for myself for some time, [...]
One of the biggest mistakes that I have made as a parent is cutting corners on prices. I know for anything I buy for myself, I am not willing to sacrifice quality for price, and I should have taken the same attitude when it came to my kids.
You see, I have been buying them cheap [...]
I have been really thinking a lot about the environment and how I am leaving the world for my kids. I know that there is no way to live a pollution free life (I can’t give up the heat or my computer), but I know that making simple changes that I can do my part [...]
With our wedding anniversary coming up right away, I thought that I would try to stay ahead of the game this year and go shopping early. I know that my wife would approve (if I told her) and I would really like to get her something special this year.
After she lost her engagement ring this [...]
Finding my wife a birthday present is tough, so I have decided to buy her a Betsey Johnson handbag this year.
I bought my wife the perfect gift today – candle sconces.
After my child broke our camcorder, my wife told me that I had permission to go look at digital camcorders and buy one.
