The big birthday weekend came and went, and I’m happy to report the house is still in one piece. We had a total of eight boys over on Saturday afternoon to celebrate A’s 5th birthday and K’s 3rd. Between the smash cars, water balloon drop, make-your-own cupcakes, and a piñata, I think everyone had a … More The Loooooooong Weekend
According to Techorati.com, my humble blog is now the 1,910,875th most popular blog in the entire world. When I started writing this a couple of years ago, I had no idea it would become so incredibly successful and popular. Originally it was just meant to be a temporary diversion while I was on parental leave. … More Number 1,910,875 With A Bullet
I’m a little stressed out these days. It’s not the usual suspects – work, money, marital fidelity. No, I’m losing sleep over a birthday party we’re hosting this weekend for A and K. For some reason, the thought of having nine kids under the age of five in our home for two hours has my … More The Birthday Party
Dear Employer, As you are no doubt aware, we are living in a time of scarcity. Consumer demand for essential commodities, such as grains, oil, and gold, has created sharp price increases for many essential goods over the past year. On the weekend, I went to purchase a scone at my favourite neighbourhood bakery. The … More The Age of Scarcity
You may have noticed that I’ve begun to refer to my wife and children by their initials. This was partly prompted by this article in The Globe and Mail that questioned whether it’s ethical to blog about your children, especially as they become older. I don’t think I’ve written anything too embarrassing about the boys, … More A Note About Initials
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