The Many Uses of Duct Tape

I am in no way an expert on the use of duct tape or parenting, but this blog is about a little of both. I was told to write this blog. Not by God, He keeps up with my thoughts the normal way (via Facebook) but by a friend who said that she wanted to be able to see in a more linear and outlined way the random sagacity that streams through my mind, particularly on parenting for some reason...

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

We Cut the Kid...

In so far as his hair is a part of him, and we cut it off. Well, not all of it, but it was getting really long and ridiculous - on top. The sides were short and respectable, but the length on top had people (mainly me) comparing him, depending on which way the wind had blown it, to a baby Donald Trump, Hitler, and any given possessor of a mohawk. You can see how long it is in these pictures: Li'l Narcissus, describing how he'd like it cut. Bird's Eye View, when he realizes he doesn't know who's driving this thing. See! Observe the comb...

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

A Slow Week

It's been a very slow week here, in the best possible way. Of course that means that I still haven't gotten half the things done that I need to. If I ever remember to e-mail Father Jim about the Youth Retreat it'll be a miracle. Right after this post, I swear. He doesn't believe me either. So what's been going on with us? Well, last week Athanasius turned 4 months old... And is really working on that "sitting" skill I've told him is so much fun. ...and he certainly has the lungs to prove it. He's taken to screeching every now and then,...

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Life Is Finally Organized

So I've been gone again for a while, yes, but I finally have almost everything I need to get done in life organized to a schedule. Of course, that means that I probably have about a week before my schedule falls apart, but lets see how we do, eh? Wednesdays is blog days now, so here I am. Of course, you're not here to see me, but this little evil genius: Don't be deceived. Pure, calculated malevolence...sometimes. So let's get on with it. A lot has happened in the however-long-it-has-been since I last updated, so here's a brief overview: We...