Well, the UPS man brought me Hostel: Part III today—release day—and what better time for a feel-good family flick than the interim between Christmas and New Year’s, eh? (No, I didn’t watch it with my boys. No need to call DHR.) This is the first one not directed by Eli Roth (or “presented by Quentin [...]
Dec 262011
The boys had a good Christmas morning, I believe, though this is almost certainly Aaron’s last year to believe in Santa Claus. Nathan, calling on subtlety and understatement I didn’t realize he yet had, did a good job preserving it for Aaron without overselling it. Lea and I got a new couch for Christmas, and [...]
Dec 252011
For to us a child is born; to us a son is given. And the government shall be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Dec 192011
The boys helped me start and finish the cards yesterday in exactly two hours, which was fantastic. Lea is her usual awesome self, handling at least one thing I don’t see for every thing I do. As for me, dudes and dolls, if it’s not in my sphere of Christmas concern by 7:30 on the [...]
Dec 172011
Aaron’s class made gingerbread houses this week. He’s a sweet, thoughtful child, and I’m not at all worried about the development of his temperament and personality. However, there may be a bit of evidence here that I let him play Halo games a little early. Those are defense turrets at each corner, and the red [...]
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