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The ratio of recent postings definitely favors the familial over theliterary — not surprising, given that I have an energetic, challenging and scary-smart three-and-a-half-year-old son and ten-month-old twins. But today there’s some writing news to report: I have a new … Continue reading →

“Oh no! My basketball hoop got rain-ed on!” “That’s okay, Ethan. It’s plastic. It won’t rust.” “Grapes don’t rust.” “That’s true.” “Faces don’t rust.” “That’s true too.”

Yesterday morning, on the drive to school, listening to Devo’s “Uncontrollable Urges”… Ethan: “I think they’re singing about puppets.”

One of Ethan’s Christmas presents included a set of pretend play food — everything from plastic ears of corn to grapes to French fries to a box of Hamburger Helper. And olive oil. This morning we were playing: “Daddy, I … Continue reading →

This afternoon, on the patio: “Mommy, am I married?” “I don’t know, Ethan. Is there something you’re not telling us?” “No.” “Ask Daddy.” “Daddy, am I married?” “Hmmm. Thanks, Mommy. You’re still single as far as I know.” “Yeah, yeah. … Continue reading →