My thoughts and observations of what is and what should be
Today was another day to remember. The twins, at three-and-a-half years old, went to their first day of school. Well, pre-pre-school, as I call it. Either way, there were pictures, good-byes, anticipations, uncertainties, and excitement. To my knowledge there were no tears, and once the twins saw the school they barely even noticed that I was there any longer. Jacqueline looked back at me, but Continue Reading...
I asked Theodore if he had slipped into the kitchen and eaten one of the hot dogs from my plate. He answered with a question, "Daddy share your hot dogs?" I said that I did. He said, "Oh, thank you Daddy, my hands are dirty." We got him cleaned up, but the this look suits him well, and he does love hot dogs well done. Continue Reading...
Yesterday my three year old daughter and I were sharing some leftovers for lunch. Jacqueline was enjoying some bites of the pasta and was cordial enough to say, "Thanks for sharing your food Dad." This was very nice, but what really got me was what she said when we finished. I told her it was all gone. And as if I needed the encouragement, she said, "Really good job eating Dad!" Thanks sweetheart Continue Reading...
Recently, my wife, our three youngest kids, and I made a last-minute trip to Pittsburg, NH for a little getaway. We packed quickly, jumped in the van, and drove some 170 miles, or so, north to Pittsburg. Thank you to Judy at Mountain View Cabins & Campground for working with us, we couldn't have done this without you. While we were up north I did take several pictures in order to better Continue Reading...
Jacqueline: "I want to go to the store and get some Mini Oreo's." Theodore: "Well, I want Mickey Oreo's." Jacqueline: "Once upon a time, I want to go to the store and get Mini Oreo's, Teddy wants Mickey Oreo's. The End." Theodore: "Let's put it on the list. I need a pen."The twins enjoy the Disney movies and Disney characters. They have several toys from the Disney line of products. Among their Continue Reading...
After choosing the coolest day of the last five to actually venture in to the kiddie pool on our deck, the twins were soaked, and cold. Upon getting out of the pool after they were "skating" by sliding their feet on the liner under the water, they grabbed the towels that were nearby. Before drying themselves off, they proceeded to dunk their towels in the water, soaking them to the point of being Continue Reading...
Yesterday my son had a doctor's appointment before school and my wife drove him there before work. Shortly after they left I received a message that she had left her laptop and computer bag at home. So the twins and I jumped in the van and set off for the doctor's office to deliver the goods. I told the twins that we had to bring Mom her computer. Jacqueline responded: "Momma needs her pewter Continue Reading...
After Theodore and I attended the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs' home opener last week in Leominster, Mass. Theodore has some of his own memories. We went to see his big brother Ryan play and to take in the game. While at the game Theodore had a few interactions with the Dirt Dawg mascot. Theodore loved the big dog but was a little bit afraid. When we left the field that night we ran into 'Digger' (the Continue Reading...
I love when the twins just get caught up in the things that they are doing. Theodore grabbed the wizard hat for no reason other than to wear it while he played. Jacqueline donned her Princess Ariel dress in order to play and to read her Disney story book. They did these things on their own. I just watched and watched, they had no idea I was even there. I love the moments when the kids’ only Continue Reading...
Yesterday the twins and I took a little ride to one of our neighboring towns, New Boston, NH. We enjoy the river and the kid-friendly trail which is partly made up of the original bed for the old Boston and Maine Railroad. This trip though, was more about playing by the water. So, for about an hour the kids and I played at water’s edge. A sudden cloud-burst of showers drove us to the van after I Continue Reading...