Reader Opinions, Please

If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know that The Son is playing basketball on a middle-school team this season. I’m really torn about whether or not to outfit him with a pair of basketball shoes. Here are the pros and cons that I’ve identified — I’d love any input you have to offer.
Pros — Get [...]

Day 67

Today was a bit of a continuation of yesterday’s “ugh” activities but with a bit more of a happy ending.
This morning I had The Son try on the basketball shorts, warm-up pants, and, for the second time, the Columbia jacket. The shorts and warm-ups were promptly rejected. Oh, fudge. The Son swears that the size [...]

Making a List and Checking it Twice

Like a lot of people, I’ve got Christmas on my mind. Well, to be honest, I’ve got Christmas shopping on my mind because otherwise I have to think about all the prep work (read: housework) I need to get done before the holidays and given how I feel about housework I’d much rather think about [...]