SuburbanDaddy

Well, I made it through another Saturday.  I decided to go with the National Building Museum, which as it turns out is one of DC’s hidden gems for occupying little kids.  There really isn’t anything special in terms of exhibits.  But there is a huge open space and a kid play area called the Building [...]

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If you want an honest answer, ask a kid.  You will always get the brutal truth.  Often without asking for it.
This conversation took place when I picked the kids up at preschool.  I had just gotten my hair cut.
Thing 2: Why did you get your hair cut?
SuburbanDaddy: Because it was getting too long
Thing 2: Why [...]

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It’s Monday, but I’m already thinking about Saturday.  No, not because I’m looking forward to the week ending.  I’m trying to think what I can do with the 3 Things all day.
SuburbanMommy started a new job after new years that requires she work on Saturdays through the end of February.  That means it’s me with [...]

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When I got home today with the Things, it was almost 6:30.  This is the most hectic part of the day for us that I don’t look forward to.  Tired and hungry kids.  Tired and hungry parents.  Usually, SuburbanMommy gets home first to get their dinner ready (and open a bottle of wine), but tonight [...]

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I’ve already posted about the intoxicating effect Oreos have on my kids.  Well, today I encountered another substance with the same potency: hot chocolate.
SuburbanMommy was kind enough to load Thing 1 and Thing 2 up on hot chocolate, then leave the house with Thing 3.  I tried to play a game of Candy Land with [...]

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