Category: Childhood

December 10, 2007

The Downside of Innocence

Filed under: Childhood - 10 Dec 2007

My 8-year-old daughter still firmly believes in Santa Klaus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny. While this is sweet, it does put me in some awkward positions. To wit:

Her: “Daddy, can I have a pony* for …

December 7, 2006

A Truly Sad Day

Filed under: Childhood, Wiggles - 07 Dec 2006

I found out some sad news late last night - Greg Page, the Yellow Wiggle, is turning in his yellow shirt and retiring from the band due to health problems. It’s really surprising because he’s the youngest member …

April 25, 2006

From The Mouths Of Babes

Filed under: Books, Reviews, Wisdom, Childhood - 25 Apr 2006

So last night the wife and I were watching Shaolin Soccer (not a bad flick, though the wife never warmed up to it) while the 2-year-old Powell ran around shooting darts from a balloon pump. When he pointed this …