I've noticed that many well-meaning parents make a decision that their kid(s) will not be allowed to own toy guns, for whatever reason. This, of course, ignores the media saturation of violence that the children will experience growing up, but whatever ( Read more... )

In my eternal quest to retain "Uncle of the year" status with alphafem's kids, I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting gifts for the munchkins. Today, I found this. She'll thank me later, I'm sure.

So, time to update everyone on the status of my life (such as it is)...

I was home for the weekend (yay home!) - my Dad had his 65th birthday/retirement "party" on Saturday. Got to get caught up with alphafem and her hubby and their kids, as well as the parents. Also ran into manyin1, who I hadn't seen in a few months - always cool ( Read more... )

Was down visiting the parental units tonight, and alphafem brought her hubbie and kids over. Had some fun with the boy-child...

Me: "Hey [name of child], do you know what a wedgie is?"
Him: "No"
Me: "Want me to show you?"
Him: "Okay"

Two minutes later the little tyke is tasting cotton.

Sometimes it's fun to be me.