Deal Kid is almost 11 now, and he’s getting a more nuanced sense of humor. Not that a good flatulence joke won’t send him into guffaws, but he’s started to get into Pearls before Swine for instance. I decided it was…
Travel Lessons from First Graders
I’m fresh from shepherding 100 1st Graders through the wonders of Washington, DC. The entire field trip was a terrific lesson for what to do and what NOT to do when traveling, especially with your own kids. The bus left during…
Deal Kids, Meet Pedro: Adventures South of the Border
If you’re an East Coast kid, you already know Pedro. If not, allow me to introduce you to the cheesiest of the cheesy roadside attractions: South of the Border. Proudly filling tanks and tummies since 1949, SOTB is a cottage…
On Alanis Morisette, Homework, and Miles When They Matter
I’m guilty of getting wrapped up in the fancy stuff we can do with miles and points, like this:and this:or this:But today I’m not really thinking about any of that. I’m thinking about a rainy Wedding Day and Deal Kid’s…