Tag Archives: kids

Time to grow…

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Mike

Today, we head out to register Kyle for Kindergarten. I have to let that sentence “stand” on its own because it’s got such an impact I need to be able to look upon it without anything else around it. My … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Time to grow…

Reflections

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Mike

As I was getting ready to leave this morning (heading outside to warm up the car at 6am), I heard Kyle crying. I left my boots and ran upstairs where I found him standing by my side of the bed, … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Reflections

Things I’ll Miss.

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Mike

Sometimes, when you’re living through things, you’re just trying to get by. It’s only after the fact when you realize, “hey, that’s definitely one for the books!”. That’s what this post is to remind me of. 2 very important memories … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Things I’ll Miss.

Conversations with Kyle

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Mike

And here’s to Kyle’s sharp and logical mind! During supper yesterday: “Daddy, it’s not true that Reindeers can fly.” “Of course they can. They have magical antlers that let them fly.” “No, they can’t fly!” “Why do you say that?” … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , | Comments Off on Conversations with Kyle

Family Update 1 – Kyle

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Mike

I sure can’t say that these last few weeks haven’t flown by because that would be lying. It’s kept me away from here which is unfortunate because when the time comes to summarize it (for posterity) pieces of info get … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Family Update 1 – Kyle

Funny Kyle :)

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Mike

This week has been “back to work” for Chantale and I, and “back to home daycare” for Kyle and Charlize. What’s been funny/ cute is that Kyle has insisted on dressing himself every morning to date. His style of choice? … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , | Comments Off on Funny Kyle :)

Happy 4th Birthday!

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Mike

Kyle turned 4 today! “I’m a big boy now! Look at how long my legs are!” is how he puts it 🙂 Woke up to lots of hugs and kisses and then he sat on our bed and opened one … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Happy 4th Birthday!

Parenting Pause

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Mike

My older kids have made “plans” this weekend. So, tonight, instead of driving close to an hour to go pick them up so they can spend the weekend, I have to tell Kyle that his older brother and sister won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Parenting Pause

out of touch

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Mike

You know what I realized today – about an hour ago? That this sunday IS Father’s Day. I know I’ve been out of touch for the last couple of weeks while insanity swirled around me, but this was just a … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , | Comments Off on out of touch

Wow.

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Mike

Yesterday, something really, really cool happened. My 12-year-old daughter, Melyssa, called me as soon as she got home from school. She had her final Language Arts exam and for it she had to write a short story based on a … Continue reading →

Posted in LJImports | Tagged , | Comments Off on Wow.