stories

First Day of School in 1974

savvygranddaddy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:35:51 -0700

Our little boy had attended kindergarten the previous year, but the first day of school in a new home and a new city was very frightening for us. Of course there would be mom tears when the school bus doors closed for the first time.

Kids on a Plane

wonkitime — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:07:36 -0700

Nothing strikes greater fear to a parent than traveling cross-country on a plane with a small child. No matter how much you prepare for the voyage, there's no way to predict delays, turbulent patterns, passenger temperaments, and the most volatile of all subject matter-your own kid. more

A Cross to Bear

savvygranddaddy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:52:43 -0700

Our son was barely three years old and had just begun to master the English language with complete sentences when we began taking him to rehearsals for a local production of the off-Broadway musical, Godspell. Both his mom and I were involved; one on stage and the other directing the pit orchestra. This arrangement seemed to go okay until we realized that this three year old, human sponge was actually memorizing the entire play.

Baby Rocky: Rounds One and Two

anthonyromanelli — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:03:35 -0700

Within the last two weeks, our daughter, 8 months old, has decided to double as a boxer who enjoys the idea of beating herself up. Not exactly, but it is sure seeming that way more

Dinner for six

savvygranddaddy — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:31:39 -0700

We struck a deal on Tuesday to take the kid and her kids to dinner on Friday. It seemed like a reasonable decision at the time. But, the joint was packed, and our reservation in the kid friendly "don't you worry bout a thing room," had been moved to what could only be described as Heaven's Waiting Room. Let's just say that it was an older crowd.

Help! I think my kid needs yoga!?

anthonyromanelli — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:54:00 -0700

Not for me, I'm plenty "yoga-fied," but for our daughter, 31 months and as hyper as the day is long. Don't believe me? Come follow me on one daily dose of toddler insanity...more

An Unforgettable Trip to the Restaurant Bathroom

savvygranddaddy — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:28:43 -0700

True to form, usually seven minutes into the meal, the boy child would make his normal announcement, "I have to go to the bathroom." So, off we went to the Men's Room. This time, however, was a very different experience, unlike any that we had ever had before.

You Don't Mess With Dad

wonkitime — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:03:18 -0700

There is probably only one thing in my life that if pressed, I would gladly welcome fisticuffs. No doubt about it, if someone messes with my family, specifically my two sons, I will go Kimbo Slice on them. more

k8esdaddy

k8esdaddy — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:21:40 -0700

Kids in the House!!

savvygranddaddy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:32:58 -0700

They moved in last April. The plan was to start to build their new house in May with a completion date of September . . . So, the young mother, father and six month old baby are in one room, the three year old is in the other bedroom and the grandparents are in the final room. Talk about a mind bend.