8 reasons why Quinn is cooler than (most) other 8 y/o’s:

He knows the difference between the Beach Boys and the Beastie Boys. Bonus: He prefers the Beasties! His sense of humor is sophisticated and constant - and (more than) occasionally inappropriate.  His brothers and parents are probably equally to blame. He has seen every single James Bond movie and can tell you which actor played … Continue reading 8 reasons why Quinn is cooler than (most) other 8 y/o’s:

I’ve got a badge – and a glass of wine.

Well, guess who gets to be the bad cop?  Yes, yes, I know, if the shoe fits, blah blah blah.  Whatever.  Give me a second, please, while I take another swig swallow sip of wine, ok?  Exhale.  Sigh. You know how kids like to play their parents, especially in divorce situations?  Yes, you do, you … Continue reading I’ve got a badge – and a glass of wine.

Under my thumb to under a microscope – a lesson in parenting.

A lesson in parenting for me, that is.  I don't know when it happened, but there seems to be a shift in the dynamic in my house and I'm not real happy about the change.  The boys are growing up, yet there remains a real chasm gap between their sense of self and their sense … Continue reading Under my thumb to under a microscope – a lesson in parenting.