The Family Side of Fire Life
Dear BigBrother;
I’m not ready for this: your first day of school. You’re not even three yet, my Buddy! I thought I would have more time alone with you. I’ve always felt cheated out of those first eight months of your life. I’ve done pretty well at letting go of the actual guilt but letting that [...]
To Whom it May Concern;
The next one of you to refer to LittleBrother as “tiny” will be on the receiving end of a knuckle sandwich provided by yours truly. And, boy-oh-boy, do I know how to cook up a mean knuckle sandwich. As you can see by the picture, I’ve been training LittleBrother to do [...]
Dearest BigBrother,
I know I just wrote a brilliant and loving list about you and the things that make parenting you worthwhile. But we need to have a talk. I am saying these things calmly and with loving intention. So, for the love of all things Holy, especially since today is a Holy Day, try listening. [...]
