Month: June 2013

Way Way Back in the Day

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With a cast that thrives when charged with carrying a story without the aid of giant robots or zombies, “The Way Way Back” acts as a salve for those feeling bludgeoned by mid-air battles and fart jokes. It seems tailored for the indie film crowd. But, it also offers something else, something not seen in […]



Kid Definishons: “Inpublic”

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What your kid gets from the words you use can sometimes be close, but not quite right. The sheer repeated context of a word can train them into a wrong association. My 4yo son now tells my wife and I that we’re being inpublic. He chuckles and admonishes us sagely, “Hah! Dat was inpubwic!” It’s […]



Convos with my 2 year old episode 5 playtime

“Playtime” Episode 5: Convos With My 2 Year Old

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Anyone with “free-spitirted” kids (aka any kid) has experienced that moment when they tell you what to do when it’s playtime. They’re instructing you. Telling you how to do it RIGHT. They might say anything, but it’s the rules. What must be done. It’s playtime. Their time. Subscribe to ConvosWith2YrOld to follow the series. (Liking, […]



Adults Eating Like Babies (Photographic Evidence)

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We’ve all been tempted to do it. That plate of squooshy food, staring up at you. Begging you to do it… “Squoosh me all over your face!” ““Food Imagine if you did. If you just let go. And squooshed. Everywhere! Setting down silverware and giving in to the irresistable tractor beam of the glorious squooshiness […]



My Kid Just Said

My Kid Just Said… #25

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“Your boobs make you really comfy.” -Finn (June 2013, 3.5 years old)  Submitted without comment. Except for one: seconded, my son.  ““ Previous My Kid Just Said Thomas Da Twain Wee Wee! My Kid Just Said Facebook Page This is where YOU can post YOUR kid’s quotes. Go for it! Follow us on Facebook. You […]



7 Reasons Monsters are Better Than Zombies This Weekend

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Disney-Pixar’s new film “Monsters University” opens in theaters today. But I want to make sure you see this movie. To help you decide, I want to give you ten reasons why this film is the movie to see over that other one with that guy who’s always eating on camera and married with 13 kids. […]



This Guy…

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I was bummed out, irrationally so, when I heard James Gandolfini passed away. He was a phenomenal actor, and I’d like to think, a solid family man. This video is so great because I feel like I’m getting to witness a side of him that I’m not used to seeing. RIP, James. We’re all slightly […]



My Wife Just Said...

My Wife just Said… #113

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[Driving] “I have to pee so bad I’m ready to break out the little one’s travel potty.” -Elizabeth  Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do when someone’s gotta go. Even when it’s the parent who’s gotta go.  ““ Previous “My Wife Just Said…”Some kisses are sloppier than they should be.  Follow us on Facebook. […]



Time Travel with Netflix

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Netflix has been in the news a lot lately. Rather than explain all the headlines and coverage, I want to tell you about something no one else is talking about… I’M USING NETFLIX TO TIME TRAVEL. More on that in a second. They have also decided to put up a video (see below) WITH ME […]