The other day was cold and rainy, and the boys were out of school for a teacher in-service day. Inevitably, they got on each other’s (and my) nerves and watched far too much television. Fortunately, kids today have an amazing array of TV shows to pick from. As long as we monitor what they watch, [...]
Our kids were all born via C-section. I tried to get the first two boys out through more conventional means, but they would have none of it. By the time numbers three and four came along, the decision to schedule the C-section was made as soon as I had a positive pregnancy test. Anybody who [...]
Raising4Boys was part of four carnivals this week. Here they are, along with links to our posts that were included in each… The Carnival of Recipes, which is up at Prochein Amy, features dad’s Super Bowl chili recipe. The New Blog Showcase Carnival, which is up at Dave’s Not Here, features two different posts (whoops [...]
“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.” — Phyllis Diller
Our four year old has a discriminating palate. In other words, he’s a VERY picky eater. I keep telling myself that there’s nothing unusual about this. Lots of parents are in the same boat. But this doesn’t make it any less frustrating. My first priority is to not make his eating habits become a battle, [...]
Last summer our family (re)discovered the joy of Yahtzee. We were in Las Vegas, and we were looking for something to entertain the kids when we weren’t hanging out poolside. Given the choices available in the gift shop (pretty much just dice and cards) I thought it might be fun to play some Yahtzee. So… [...]
Our preschooler is a happy kid with a positive outlook on life. His teacher once told me how much she enjoys having him in her class because he delights in everything that they do. It sure was reassuring to hear her say that. As I look back on the four years of his young life, [...]
Just in time for your Super Bowl party (or just dinner)… Our old standby chili recipe. It’s very easy to make (just add one of everything!), popular with the whole family, and delicious just about anytime. Without further ado, here’s what you need: 1 lb. ground beef 1 cup chopped onions 1 8 oz. can [...]
“A wise father doesn’t see everything.” — W.A.C. Bennett
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