Category Archives: fathers

Whining, With and Without Wine, er, Whine

Posted on May 16, 2012 by allthingsboys

I’m having a tough morning.  I trying to get things together to go west again.  In my last post I had to get a tax ID number for my dad’s estate.  That done, the last thing I was waiting on … Continue reading →

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When the King’s Away…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by allthingsboys

DH had business that took him to New York today, so the boys and I decided to go out to dinner.  We settled on a casual Mexican restaurant not far from our house, and I let Roo drive. As we … Continue reading →

Posted in Brothers, cell phones, comedy, cooking, daily post, Family, fathers, Mom of Special Needs Kids, Mothers of Multiples, New Drivers, nostalgia, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, Teen Drivers, Teens, teens driving | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Going All Mom = Going Postal

Posted on April 13, 2012 by allthingsboys

The boys were very excited for me to post this little story, and were actually disappointed that I haven’t done it sooner.  Well, today is the day. One day last week during spring break while we were still trying to … Continue reading →

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Dear Aunt Jeanette

Posted on March 20, 2012 by allthingsboys

I’ve been sitting on this for several months now without a clue how to describe it.  God moments are frequently like that, leaving us with nothing but astonishment and wonder.  Sometimes He orchestrates them to come at the moments when … Continue reading →

Posted in church, faith, Family, fathers, nostalgia, Post of the Day, reunions | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Stupid is a Swear Word?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by allthingsboys

I promised myself I would not blog about issues surrounding my dad’s estate.  The only thing I can say is, sometimes promises beg to be broken. Yesterday I had the most ridiculous conversation I’ve ever had.  Schleprock is visiting again. … Continue reading →

Posted in daily post, daughters, fathers, mourning, Post of the Day, probate, Schleprock | 7 Comments

Sometimes it’s best to be silent…

Posted on December 16, 2011 by allthingsboys

Most of you know by now that my father died in October.  We had his memorial service last weekend, so I’ve been traveling across the country in addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.  My cards aren’t done.  No shopping has … Continue reading →

Posted in daily post, Family, fathers, funerals, memorials | 11 Comments

Fathers and Daughters

Posted on November 6, 2011 by allthingsboys

When I was little, I thought of my dad as a very formidable man.  He had the ability to quell a tantrum or stop an illegal action with a single look from a gimlet eye.  At 5’9″ and 150 pounds … Continue reading →

Posted in daughters, Family, fathers, memorials, nostalgia, Post of the Day | 8 Comments