Daddy Vader Says… Because Why
Why? How? What? Whatever! All of these questions can be applied in an infinite loop by a kid in a conversation. Why can’t I have a pony? Because ponies cost a lot and require the right home. But why? Because ponies are not small animals and need a lot of food and space. But why? […]
Daddy Vader Says… You Win at Losing
Parents can candy-coat it when they’re kicking their kid’s miniature butt in a game, to make them feel better and offer an emotional trophy for trying. Buck up, little champ, straight A’s for effort! You lost the battle but not the war! It’s always darkest before the dawn! Pffft! Kids know when they’re being vanquished. […]
The Best Bad Ideas
Before I begin, let me assure you no toddler was harmed in any way. This isn’t one of those kinds of stories. In the way-too-early morning (aka before noon) we packed up Lucas, our 3.5-year-old son, got me coffee and all headed off to a skateboarding park. It was rented out for us, all to […]
