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Third Week of School Pt. 2

Okay, when last I wrote I mentioned that I’d gotten locked into a power struggle with The Manager on Thursday morning. Basically what happened was I started the day explaining to the younger boys that we were going to do our lessons in two blocks. Immediately...

Third Week of School, pt.1

Tomorrow is the last day of the third week of school. Last year at this time, I posted about some battles that I was having with the boys. Some time later, a group of women who disagree with me on some basic parenting philosophies found the post and spent a few days...

Curiosity Shocked the Boy

Shortly after waking this morning I retired to the bathroom office, as is my custom. I’d just gotten out my magazine and started reading when the silence was shattered by a shrieking noise, followed by a loud thud. Then silence. I knew what had happened and was...

Quote of the Day 9-4-08

“Mom has supersonic hearing.” TechnoBoy, explaining to The Mercenary how I heard their conversation from another room. (Editor’s note: YESSSSSSS! I have arrived!) Earnest Parenting: help for supersonic moms. Image courtesy of keela84 via Creative...

September Stress Reducers

Welcome to September, Internets! How are you? Did August treat you well? I myself can’t answer that question because I’m still not sure where August went. I’m certain it was just July last week. So, how has everyone been feeling lately?...