We’re outside getting ready to jump in one of the pools and Carter wants swimtrunks, only his have birdpoop on them. He demands that I provide him with swim attire, which is surprising since he normally just rips off all his clothes and jumps in. I suggest he just use his underwear as a swimsuit, [...]
Nightmare Dad
One man’s empathy is another’s traumatic nightmare. Always lead with gumdrops and pink puppies.
Digging Up Bones
On the way home from a playdate, Carter asks Kevin, “Dad, can we please go dig in the ground until we find a body?” Kevin: “Why?” Carter: “Because I really really want to hold a bone, a human bone.” Kevin spends some time talking about calling various biology departments to see if Carter could see [...]
What Next?
A year ago, life was low. I had just finished a short stint up north — the first request to be “on site” instead of telecommuting — and had to journey back to Crystal Lake again for a prolonged stay. The highlight of the month for me was arriving at the campground where my family [...]