Posts Tagged “Parenting As Child Exploitation”
Let’s wrap this darn thing up. It’s been two months since our vacation, and far too many blog posts. At least I’m finishing what I started. Something should be said for perseverance. Or is it stubbornness? Either way, here goes. On our way off of the peninsula (after checking out Oysterville) we checked out…
Part six of an ongoing series looking at our summer vacation to the lower left corner of the state of Washington. After our hike out to (and back from) the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse we left our vehicle where it was and walked in the opposite direction to the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. …
This is the fifth is a series of posts looking at our less than 3 days of vacation this summer. After Xavier woke from his nap (see previous entry) we decided to check out the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. First, however, there was a detour. While Xavier was sleeping in the Millennium Falcon, Laura…
While August and Déla had their first day of school last week, this week Laura and Ciárán had their first day of school. Yesterday was Ciárán’s first day at pre-school. This year he is in the afternoon Pre-K program. While I do wish it were full day, they do seem to be getting him ready for…
First Day Of School Edition!! Yesterday was the first day of school for the kids. Well, for a couple of them anyway. It was a half day, and Ciárán starts up with preschool again next week, but still – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Here’s August going into 3rd grade Déla is going…
Last year I took Ciárán to his first professional baseball game, the Everett Aquasox. The team is a “Short A” affiliate for the Seattle Mariners, pretty much the lowest rung on the professional ladder. That doesn’t mean it’s not professional as many major leaguers got their start at this level. This year I won…
This is part four of an ongoing series looking at our family vacation. You can tell it was a big deal because I’m milking it for all it’s worth. We weren’t even gone from the house for three full days! Originally, after our picnic lunch, the plan was for me to take August, Déla…
Kyle came home from college for a visit, and over the last 10 days things have been more hectic than usual. Then again, once the activity level reaches a certain fever pitch, it’s indiscernible where one level of crazy ends and another begins. Last night I was able to get all of my children together…
Where did you get those eyes? Seriously, neither your mother or I know which section of the gene pool those blue eyes come from. Even Johnny Clegg, the South African musician who wrote the song you were named after commented on them when the two of you met. You don’t see it now, but…
This is the third (of I’m not sure how many yet) part of a series chronicling the adventures associated with our summer 2012 vacation. Parts one and two are easy enough to find. We arrived at our destination about 5 in the afternoon or so. The rental house was easy enough to find. With…