Monthly Archives: May 2016

My kid’s carbon footprint keeps me awake at night

My kid’s carbon footprint keeps me awake at night

May 31, 2016 ♦
Adoption, LGBT, Marriage, Parenting, Toddlers
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We all have a carbon footprint. I’m constantly conscious of mine, but that doesn’t equate to me changing my behavior. If my carbon footprint is significant, my son’s carbon footprint must be gargantuan. I shudder to think of all the pollution and waste he’s single-handedly contributed to the planet in only 42-months. Infants may look harmless and cute, but that’s…
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Film Review: “Alice Through The Looking Glass”

Film Review: “Alice Through The Looking Glass”

May 26, 2016 ♦
Film
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We last heard from Alice in 2010, when Director Tim Burton dazzled audiences and underwhelmed critics with “Alice in Wonderland,” a 3D film that earned 1-billion dollars worldwide. Will this box office magic happen again with Burton as producer and James Bobin directing? Bobin comes to “Alice Through The Looking Glass” with a couple of Muppet movies under his belt…
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Why I write

Why I write

May 4, 2016 ♦
Adoption, LGBT, Parenting
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Why do I write about parenting? Why expose my life to scrutiny? It’s my intent to present an unvarnished view of parenthood and life. I realize putting my son’s (and husband’s) name and image out into the world could be problematic. But, online privacy is a myth and the benefits outweigh potential issues. Telling our story is the only way…
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The hotel house

The hotel house

May 4, 2016 ♦
Parenting, Toddlers, Travel
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There are times when several of the things my son loves align. We call this vacation. Eddie loves air travel, hotels, and elevators. When we travel he gets to experience three of his favorite things. Eddie has improved greatly when it comes to air travel. As an infant in a baby carrier he traveled with few problems. When he turned…
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France is coming!

France is coming!

May 3, 2016 ♦
Behavior, Parenting, Toddlers
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We started prepping my son, Eddie, for the arrival of our international exchange student a week ahead of time. We explained that a young man named Pierre would stay with us for three months. He understood the situation, but our boy insisted on saying, “France is coming!” over and over again. He learned to find France on a map. We…
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Vacation Anxiety: Going up?

Vacation Anxiety: Going up?

May 2, 2016 ♦
Parenting, Toddlers, Travel
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Vacation can be work. I say that because, for me, vacation brings up issues I need to work on. It starts before we even leave the house. It starts with packing a suitcase. Do I need to take dress up clothes or just casual clothes? Do I need three pair of shoes? Really? I used to be a savvy traveler.…
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