Decluttering, Painting, and Preschool

Decluttering, Painting, and Preschool

I’ve been having a weird year so far. There has been plenty of upheaval with the passing of my father at the very end of last year. In addition, not on the same level but still very disorienting, our youngest child is reaching the age where we have to prepare for preschool later this calendar year.

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A Return Visit to the Fall (Wait...Winter) Fair

A Return Visit to the Fall (Wait...Winter) Fair

I did it again. I took my children to the local fair last weekend.

I’m sure you’re probably asking, “Andrew, why?” And also, “Didn’t you say the local fair was during the fall?” Or, “What are you talking about?”

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I’m Your 3-Year-Old and All I Ask Is That You Memorize This 10-Page Dialogue for My Toys in the Next Two Minutes

I’m Your 3-Year-Old and All I Ask Is That You Memorize This 10-Page Dialogue for My Toys in the Next Two Minutes

Honestly, it’s a simple ask. I don’t understand why you’re struggling with this so much.

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Chasing One Last Rocket Launch with My Dad

Chasing One Last Rocket Launch with My Dad

As I slowed to a walk, I was a bit more out of breath than I might’ve expected after a very short jog. 

There was no two ways about it, I needed to get in better shape if I was going to be able to keep up with my dad and his walker.

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It’s Impossible to Freeze Moments in Time, Even If You’re Practically Living in the Frozen Movie

It’s Impossible to Freeze Moments in Time, Even If You’re Practically Living in the Frozen Movie

My life has been very Frozen-centric lately. My three-year-old’s obsession with the movie started a couple months ago and is still going strong. Her passion seems to be carrying as much momentum as Kristoff’s sled trying to escape from the wolves. Incidentally, some might argue her love for Frozen is as frightening as a hungry pack of wolves.

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It Can Be Very Rewarding When Your Child Doesn’t Follow in Your Footsteps

It Can Be Very Rewarding When Your Child Doesn’t Follow in Your Footsteps

Three weeks of winter vacation felt like a bit much. To break the monotony, I signed my oldest son up for something called Eco Camp.

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