Humorous Parenting

A ‘Matilda’ is a bushman’s bundle of possessions carried when traveling. It’s also the perfect name for Oak Cliff Seed Preschool’s movable classroom, which just so happens to be a…

By definition, my wife and I are dictators. Together we hold complete autocratic control of our household and its citizens.  We rule in an absolute and often oppressive way, especially…

Hey, Santa, how ‘bout you stop bringing my kids better gifts than me? *** SPOILER ALERT – if you truly believe in Santa Claus read no further!!! *** Since having…

This will be my 52nd Christmas. My attitude towards the commercial side of this yearly celebration has evolved over the last half century.  My journey of yuletide gifting began in…

This morning my house was barf-central. My five-year-old son caught a stomach bug and heaved in his bed while sleeping.  My wife had to take care of him, though, because…

I’m reading a book about the art of watching American football called Take Your Eye Off the Ball. The author, Pat Kirwan, says that if you’re watching football by following…