The life and times of a happily married couple in Ohio.
The Girl went to visit The Boy this past weekend. We thought that it was good, especially since he won’t be able to make it home for Easter. Their schools aren’t really far apart; so it isn’t a super long drive; but, as parents, you always worry whenever a teenager is making a road trip; [...]
After a four week Christmas break, The Girl has gone back to school which means that California Girl and I are empty nesters once again. The house is much, much quieter than it was a few days ago. We had partially adjusted to the change last fall; but, after a month like old times, we [...]
January Had an occasion to do the Snoopy Dance because of something that happened at work. Took a cool photograph of California Girl with the flowers she received at The Girl’s last senior night. We reviewed the proofs of The Girl’s senior photographs and made our selections. It was a bit discomforting how rapidly her [...]
We took The Boy back to school so California Girl and I are officially “empty nesters”. I never realized how much I talked to and interacted with the kids until now. The house is really, really quiet. The Girl called earlier today just to check in. We text and FB chat a lot but it [...]
Sunday was the last time that the “Fab Four” will be together for a while. The Girl will start classes soon and orientation has already started. It’s hard for us to believe that we have TWO kids in college. It doesn’t seem that long ago that The Boy was starting high elementary school. I know that [...]
The Girl is so busy shopping, attending graduation parties, and generally hanging out with friends that California Girl and I are already getting a mini preview of the fall. She doesn’t have a summer job, so, unlike when school was in session, she doesn’t have a regular schedule. We recently decreased her allowance because she [...]
The Girl had her last club soccer game this weekend. She won’t “officially” be an adult for another month or so; but I feel a lot older than I did last week. In just a few days, she’s graduated high school, got her college identification card, registered for classes this coming fall and found someone [...]
Even though we never miss a match I am especially enjoying the last months of her club career. After ten years of being “Soccer Mom and “Soccer Dad”, it’s hard to believe that its almost over. Nothing lasts forever; but kids really do grow up quickly. P.S.: It was very late when we returned from The [...]
In a preview of this coming fall, we just completed 900 mile round trip to and from a soccer tournament for The Girl. It was a lot of driving; but it was fun to get out town and be some place warm and sunny. The temperature wasn’t that much different than here; but, because of [...]
The Girl went on another college visit this past weekend. She’s completed her applications to the colleges that she is interested in; but, she hasn’t made up her mind yet. Prior to her visit, it was her “second choice” but now she’s not so sure what her first choice will be. Where to go to [...]
