My son needs stage combat lessons. Or physics lessons. Or maybe both of those lessons and more. But however we solve it, the problem is that Edward does not know which way to fall down. One of his most recent favorite games is Pillow Fight. We play this by throwing pillows at each other in […]
Category Archives: Edward
To Praise, or to Punish?
Sometimes, the hardest thing about being a parent is having to make the on-the-spot decision as to whether or not you are going to thank you child for a well-intentioned gesture, or scream at them for blatantly disregarding rules and safety, and thus taking the risk that they will never try to do anything helpful […]
You Hello This One
My son is very polite. For a three year old, I get more ‘please’s and ‘thank you’s out of him that I could ever even hope to expect. He is quick with a ‘you’re welcome’ and full of ‘I’m sorry’s when he bashes you in the face with his head, which is about every twenty […]
How To Learn Music So You Never Make a Mistake
Live performances are crazy events. So many things can go wrong. Distractions, mistakes, wrong notes from your fellow musicians, there is no limit to the number of things that can possibly conspire to throw you off your game. But what to do? How can you possibly be prepared for absolutely anything that might be thrown […]
Apology to My Neighbors
Dearest Neighbors, I am very sorry for the incident of yesterday afternoon. By the time I realized what was happening, it was too late to stop it. I was carrying a large basket of laundry across the courtyard to the laundry room, and I swear Edward was right behind me for most of the way. […]
Talk Like a Man
Have you ever noticed that when you spend a large amount of time with someone, you start to pick up their mannerisms and commonly used phrases? It could be someone you are dating, a spouse or a best friend, or, most horrifically of all, a young child who has not yet fully mastered the English […]
Double Free Cone Day
In case you missed it, yesterday was Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s. And if you did miss it, well, I feel very sorry for you. There is nothing more delicious than Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, except for free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and since the price of a small cone is […]
Why Are There Crumbs On Me?
Why are there crumbs on me?I didn’t put them there…Graham cracker crumbs you see,On me and in my hair…I’m pretty sureThat the person who did itIs there on the floor.We’ll chat in a minuteAbout where he gotAll the crackers from anyway.Who took them out?They’ve been up high for many days. How was he able…Oh, look […]
Bring Your Child To Work Day
One of the many joys of being a stay-at-home-dad/musician is that, when I have music related things to do in the daytime, I often have to bring Edward along. The most frequent example of this is my weekly worship planning meetings that happen every Monday as a part of my job as Minister of Music […]
Here Is Finally Spring!
.case in just ,longer while little a for out coats winter the keeping I’m But .more outside getting and ,playing ball ,rides bike ,days warmer to forward look I So .all after now April is It .hopeful am I but ,last to going really is weather nicer this all if sure not I’m .good all […]