SuburbanDaddy

For those of you who have been following SuburbanDaddy for awhile, I’d like to introduce the newest addition, Thing 4! I’m not sure which is bigger news – that there is a Thing 4, or that Thing 4 is a girl.
I’m happy that with three older brothers she will be very well protected in [...]

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I just sent Thing 1 and Thing 2 to play in the basement so I can eat my breakfast. We are finally at the point where they can play down there together for extended periods without causing too much trouble.
I also sent Thing 3 with them. He is not quite at the point [...]

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Since moving into the same bedroom a week ago, Thing 1 and 2 are learning about sharing and partnership. So far the results have been pretty good. Each is sharing his stuff with the other.
But we adults know the true test of any partnership is to put your money where your mouth is. [...]

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We are starting this new year off with some changes. Today Thing 1 and Thing 2 officially start sharing a room.
Thing 1 will be on the top bunk, Thing 2 on the bottom. Each has their own designated side of the closet, their own set of drawers and separate shelves for [...]

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I haven’t posted in a while because we’ve been very busy over the last month. What have I been doing instead of writing blog posts?
This past weekend was SuburbanUncle’s wedding in Boston. There was a lot of planning and, as best man, I had to write a speech to deliver to 180 people.
I [...]

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