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Step-dad Peace and Quiet

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Quiet Time There was a time in my life when I had quiet time. Any time I wanted, really. But, like good health or good internet reception, you don’t appreciate it until you don’t have it. Especially at night. If … Continue reading →

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Stepdad – Christmas

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Santa Lives Ok, spoiler alert. We had Santa visit our house. I know some people don’t believe in Santa, but he’s alive and well and somehow managed to stuff his fat ass down our gas fireplace chimney. The Youngest had … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – A Promotion

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Joe Cummings

The Walking Dead I got a promotion yesterday. A parenting promotion. As you know, I’m new to all this parenting stuff. It’s confusing, daunting, and at times, terrifying. Like math. Or a proctology exam. It’s been a tough week. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – The Walk to School

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Survivor So the oldest is interested in Survivor. “Why didn’t you tell me about this show?” He demands. “Why?” Survival interests him. How would a whole bunch of strangers survive on an island? How would they overcome the challenges? Hey, … Continue reading →

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Adventures With Kids – Hockey

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Joe Cummings

The Equipment It’s the first goalie camp of the year for the Youngest and I’m in a rush. I’ve spent the day talking to contractors, watching AC get installed into our house, and setting up more appointments to get quotes … Continue reading →

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Traveling With Kids – Victoria – Fort Rodd Hill

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Fort Rodd Hill – The Fort Is there a measuring tape for how far you should let children go? I mean, I get that maybe letting them juggle with piranhas might be a bit much, but not letting them  out … Continue reading →

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Bribery For Dummies

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Bribery For some reason I don’t understand – a statement that I often use these days – it’s a constant battle to get the youngest one ready for hockey. I dunno why. He seems to enjoy it. It’s not like … Continue reading →

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Schooled in Homework

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Joe Cummings

Homework If someone had asked me, so, Joe, getting kids to do their homework is pretty easy, right? I would have said, sure, you bet, easy-peasy Here’s how I imagined it. Me: Time for homework! Keen boy: Superwonderfulfantastic! Me: Ok, … Continue reading →

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