Monthly Archives: May 2011

Batman and the Mall Fire.

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Thank you McDonald’s. One of the more recent “Happy Meal” toys was a set of Batman figures. Because of this, my son’s latest obsession is all things bat. Batman toys, figures, TV shows, clothing and, yes, even food. Considering the … Continue reading →

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Just Like Brothers.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

My son is my only natural child.  I have two wonderful grown up stepchildren that are half-brother and sister of my son.  “Sissy” is 27 and lives in the “City” (San Francisco).  She and I have been very close since … Continue reading →

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The Role Model.

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

There is a very happy little boy in my house.  All his birthday dreams came true.  Excitement, however, can go either way – happy or meltdown in lightning speed from sensory overload.  There was an over-the-top feel to the day. … Continue reading →

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Happy 5th Birthday, Little One!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

18 days early, five years ago, you were born. You had a little strawberry mark on your forehead in the shape of a V, seemingly for your last name.  You were a little cutie. Slowly, ever so slowly, those little … Continue reading →

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Climbing.

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

We’re on the last days of the age of four.  I can’t believe my son is almost 5 years old.  Looking at him, I remember the days of onesies and bottles.  I remember wondering if the days of sterilizing those … Continue reading →

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Court.

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

On Monday afternoon, my son’s Little Gym sports class put on a “show.”  The show was for parents as kind of a finale, to show off the degree of skill the kids had acquired over the course of the class.  … Continue reading →

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Rules of Engagement.

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Socializing comes so naturally for some people.  They can smile, make small talk, and generate warm feelings with strangers as easily as they can with friends.  For me, this does not come as easy.  I can smile and make small … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me.

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Today, I’m setting several major locations on fire and the fire department will be following me around. I’m taking the day off from the bloggy world… I am supposed to be doing this There will be some crying and probably … Continue reading →

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Reflections.

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

[I have a friend who I met through my job as a lawyer.  She is a psychologist and is well known for her ability to read nonverbal communication, speech patterns and decipher truth through nonverbal cues.  She is, for all … Continue reading →

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Lines.

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

In traffic.  At the gas station and the coffee shop.  For the restroom.  At the supermarket.  To ride the merry-go-round.  To go down the slide.  To swing.  To get a “Happy Meal”.  To purchase anything, anywhere. Whenever I take my … Continue reading →

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