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First Tooth

suburbandaddy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:43:18 +0000

Thing 2 is anxiously awaiting his first visit from the tooth fairy tonight. Let’s hope she doesn’t get too tired tonight and forget like when Thing 1 lost a tooth.

I Am Cornholio

suburbandaddy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:53:18 +0000

I knew Thing 3 reminded me of someone.

Friendly’s Owes Us Big Time

suburbandaddy — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:54:38 +0000

If Friendly’s Ice Cream is looking for a model for an advertising campaign, could they ever come up with anyone cuter than this?

Hey Friendly’s, you owe us for this free advertising. If you want to see more pictures of your products with Thing 4, she only works for ice cream.

My Name Is

suburbandaddy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:01:37 +0000

It’s probably an understatement to say Thing 3 does not like change. If his routine, food, clothes, and conversations were the same every day, he would be just fine.

Today he had a new teacher in swim class. Considering how long it took him to feel comfortable with the last one, it was no surprise he was less than cooperative.

The new teacher cheerfully said, “Hi! What’s your name?”

Thing 3’s reply: “My name is Stinkpot.”

A New Activity

suburbandaddy — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:09:51 +0000

We’re always looking for new activities. The more active the better. Today we found a new place called Rebounderz. Two giant trampoline arenas, video games. What more could you want?

First, they got instructions and the rules.

Then they got to jumping. For an hour non-stop. I have never seen them so sweaty.

After a while of practice, maybe they can be as good as this guy.

This is what Thing 3 looked like at the end.

Winter Shows

suburbandaddy — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:35:32 +0000

The winter shows at preschool have become an annual tradition. It’s always unpredictable. Who will sing? Who will have stage fright? Who will run to us crying?

This year, Thing 3 had his best performance yet. He stayed on the stage the whole time. A little bit of stage fright, one silly outburst, but overall a good showing.

This was Thing 4’s first show. She’d been practicing and seemed excited about it. But the excitement quickly turned to fear, and she ran to SuburbanMommy’s lap to watch her classmates. Oh well. At least she looked cute.

The Line Up

suburbandaddy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:25:09 +0000

One of these suspects took my doughnut. Which one of you is guilty?

Getting Ready For Christmas

suburbandaddy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:48:05 +0000

Tonight we decorated the Christmas tree. You might picture a warm family setting, fire crackling, festive music, laughter, and everyone loving and helping each other. That would be an episode of Happy Days.

Despite the pictures you see here, what happens when we put ornaments on the tree is quite different. Imagine four sharks at feeding time, wearing matching pajamas, each trying to push their way in front of the others. Except these sharks cry when they don’t get their way.

But the end result, a decorated tree and a glass of wine for SuburbanDaddy, always turns out well. Plus we have these seemingly calm memories captured on film to remember.

Eight Years Old

suburbandaddy — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:13:06 +0000

Thing 1 is eight years old today. Happy Birthday!

The Picture Says It All

suburbandaddy — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:13:55 +0000

Thing 3 played his final soccer game of the season. It was his first time playing an organized sport, and I think it was good for him to experience. He went from moments of sheer fun to grabbing the soccer ball and running off the field because he didn’t want anyone else to kick it but him.

Here he is with the end of year medal, which he decided he didn’t want to wear. Until 10 minutes later when he did.