Category Archives: Birthday
Emma’s 8 [Birthdays]
I’m starting to think that the kids’ birthdays are harder on me than my own, consistently reminding me that I’m getting old. It wouldn’t be so bad if they didn’t come up so very often. The latest installment: Emma’s 8th … Continue reading
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Celebration Week: 36 Is A Lot [Birthdays]
Last week was busy what with all the soccer, the FOTC concert, and the track meet. In addition, it had more than it’s fair share of celebrations. As my mother noted, Monday was my 36th birthday, which definitely means I’m … Continue reading
Layla’s 10th Birthday: Another Long Birthday Celebration [Birthdays]
So last Wednesday was Layla’s 10th birthday. Ten years ago, we were living in Cleveland Heights, and I was still in law school. A lot has changed–mostly for the better. In an attempt to out-duel Emma for longest birthday celebration, … Continue reading
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Speed Defies Odds, Makes It To 14 [Birthdays]
While it was somewhat amazing that Speed made it to his first birthday, it was astounding that he made it to 14 on Monday. For his family celebration, he wanted catfish for his birthday dinner, so we went to Flying … Continue reading
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Whoa! Fifteen Candles Is A Lot For One Cupcake [Birthdays]
I think I was a little apoplectic when Madysen turned 13 a couple of years ago (to the extent one can be a little apoplectic). And then that was ratcheted up a notch when she was a high school freshman … Continue reading
Too Many To Count: Madysen Is Fifteen [Birthdays]
Yikes, it’s another birthday for Madysen. And this one is really big. Thirteen was big, I admit. Fourteen, wowzers. But fifteen is so close to, you know, sixteen. And sixteen scares the ever-living crap out of me. Regardless, I can’t … Continue reading
Emma’s Seven: An Eight Hundred Day Celebration [Birthday]
When I announced last Thursday that it was Emma’s birthday, I had no idea that I was in the eye of a birthday tornado. To hear the other kids tell it, it’s just another data point–okay, so they probably don’t … Continue reading
Emma Turns Seven [Birthdays]
Today is Emma’s Seventh Birthday. I can’t believe it’s been seven years since she first appeared. Yesterday, she came to the office with me for a day of Krispy Kreme donuts, Potbelly sandwiches, Blue Bell ice cream, watching movies, listening … Continue reading
July 4th At The Crossing: Family Fun? [Holidays]
You might think that I’d had enough of my parents on our recent Maine excursion–and you’d be oh so right. Nevertheless, I was coaxed to take the kids down to their new place in the middle of nowhere Texas, which … Continue reading
