Don’t let these smiling faces fool you. It’s back to school day. Thing 1 is in third grade, Thing 2 starts second grade, and, get ready world, Thing 3 begins kindergarten today!
Month: August 2012
Football Tradition
Continuing our yearly tradition, we went to a preseason NFL game for the third year in a row. This year we went back to the Redskins’ FedEx Field, despite my declarations that I’d never return.
Suburban Uncle gave Thing 2 tickets for his birthday. With all the hoopla around here for Robert Griffin III (RG3), it was a big event.
We also kept the streak alive: Three games where it rained.
Ding A Ling Ling Four Things On A Swing
Another Bumbo Recall
Five years ago, in what was probably the most viewed SuburbanDaddy post of all time, I wrote about a recall by Bumbo, a type child seat that we used with all the Things.
It seems Bumbo is still having recall troubles, with another recall issued today. I happen to think Bumbo is a pretty good product. But, like a lot of children’s products, it requires some extra care, supervision, and common sense.
Unprofessional
Thing 1: Daddy, why don’t you wear sneakers to work?
Me: I don’t know, I try to be professional I guess.
Thing 1: You’re not a professional. You don’t even play on a team!
Evidently, pro athletes are the only professionals.
The President Shops At Costco
Living in a swing state, Virginia, near Washington DC, we’re getting a lot of attention in the media and from the presidential candidates. ? Today, Barack Obama will be in nearby Leesburg. ?The attention sparked a conversation this morning.
Me: ?Barack Obama will be in Leesburg today.
Thing 2: ?He just walks around the streets?
Me: ?No, he’ll be making a speech somewhere with a lot of people.
Thing 1: ?Maybe Costco! ?Costco is pretty big.
(We often go to Costco in Leesburg. ?And last week Robert Griffin III, new quarterback for the Redskins, was reportedly shopping at the same Costco.)
Me: ?I don’t think the president goes to Costco. ?He has people who go shopping for him.
Thing 1: ?Like his wife?
Thing 2: ?No, Mrs. Obama is a doctor