Our Aunt Sharon passed away Sunday night. Monday was our son’s 8th birthday. We made the choice to wait until the following day to tell the kids about her. We didn’t want our son to carry that memory in association with his birthday. Our kids have had a tough year with school closings and not…… Continue reading Talking To My Kids About Their Aunt Sharon
Month: June 2020
Aunt Sharon
Aunt Sharon was my husband’s aunt on his mother’s side. But for as long as I have known her (about 12 years), she has been my aunt too. She passed away suddenly this weekend, with no explanation. One minute she was OK. The next, she wasn’t. I know that it sounds cliche to say that…… Continue reading Aunt Sharon
Trendy Dad Shit
Being a dad in 2020 no longer means Wrangler jeans and mowing the lawn in white sneakers from Wal-Mart. Dads have evolved. They’ve become more hip. ….No, really. Dads have gotten a lot cooler lately. They might not be all about Pinterest or viral videos like Trendy Moms. But they do some cool shit. Some…… Continue reading Trendy Dad Shit