Category Archives: Daniel

Shall We Party

Tomorrow is David’s birthday party. Gulp! A whole bunch of 6, 7, and 8 year olds coming to my house, most of whom will then spend the night. I’m not sure I’m ready. Wait, I know I’m not ready. Thankfully … Continue reading

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Memoirs of a Tomato Stake

I had a couple of long talks Monday with my middle boy, to whom we are applying our “Tomato Staking” parenting technique. It has been nearly four weeks since we started, and his patience is starting to wear thin. “How … Continue reading

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Tomato Staking is a Gift

When you embark on something of this nature, you must be determined and committed. Intense tomato staking is time consuming and draining. It is a precious gift, not to be given lightly. With this offering, you are pouring into their … Continue reading

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Tomato Stake Parenting

Yesterday was a lousy day. Not the whole day, just one little slice of it (or maybe two or three slices). As a result of some mother/child interactions that were NOT pleasant, Tim and I have decided to begin a … Continue reading

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Would You Buy a Plant From These Boys

I don’t know. Aren’t kids supposed to stick to lemonade stands? Just two honest salesmen, trying to make a living. Although, come to think of it, I haven’t seen very many lemonade stands around these days. Have we filled up … Continue reading

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