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  • Daddy – I don’t have time to flush! Mommy said we’re already late for church. The 4 y.o. Read more →

  • And you shouldn’t push. Or bite. Or hit your sisters. Or whack people with guitars… Or hit people with cellos. The 4 y.o. Read more →

  • Keep it Klassy: Resolving Workplace Disputes

    Many companies struggle with trying to resolve disputes between management and employees, and between employees. I managed large union and non-union workforces for more than three decades, and I never… Read more →

  • On Riches

    The 12 y.o.: These crabcakes are very rich. The 8.y.o.: What do you mean by rich? The 4 y.o.: When you are rich, you have all the money in the… Read more →

  • Menu Plan for Week of 12/12/10 to 12/18/10

    Sunday 12/12 B/ Leftover Bagels or Frozen Waffles and Berries L/ Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff w Egg Noodles, Peas & Carrots S/ Apples w Honey D/ Maple Salmon, Sweet Potatoes,… Read more →

  • On Calendars

    The Mom: Why do you want a calendar for Christmas? The 4 y.o.: Because I want to know what day of the week it is and what day comes next.… Read more →

  • Dad!!! Don’t fix my part of the tree to look like yours because I did it right. Fix your bit at the top of the tree where you did it… Read more →

  • The worst part about being humble is that you can’t brag about it. The 12 y.o. Read more →

  • On Animals

    The 8 y.o.: If you could be an animal for a day, which animal would you pick and how would you spend the day? The 4 y.o.: I’d be a… Read more →

  • On Christmas Past

    The Dad and the 8 y.o. (clinking water glasses): CHEERS! The 8 y.o.: Just like old times, my friend. Read more →

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