Stories for Dads and Moms who Need a Laugh

Fruit Loops huddling up at the lake. Wife and The Boy recently took a trip together, but it wasn't just the two of them. Instead, Wife thought it would be a good idea if The Fruit Loops went down the Cape for a few days. The Boy was obviously ecstatic about this idea. He and his crew riding around town on their bikes and hanging out at various places certainly seemed like a great idea. The plan while down Cape Cod was for Wife to work during the morning, and then making sure all of the Fruit Loops were alive and well when she finished work in the afternoon. Afternoon trips would include the beach, the pond, or maybe just a walk downtown where the boys could enjoy some ice cream or a drink. The Boy was obviously excited at the prospect of hanging out with his gang for a few days. It made me think of a time when I spent a week with friends in New Hampshire. My brother and I spent a week with friends at a rented house. The week included games of wiffle ball, squirt guns, trips to the...

It's getting warmer. I like to think that springtime is our reward for surviving the chill of winter. Warmer weather means I'll be able to put away the snowblower and dust off my lawnmower. Not only that, but I'll be able to spend a little more time outside and maybe even get the chance to ride my bike again. My Bike Riding Days My bike was my vehicle. It was my way of exploring. Bike riding was a constant hobby of mine when I was growing up. I took my 18-speed bike everywhere, even places I probable shouldn't have, but that's a story for another day. Me on one of my first bikes, Christmas Morning. My bike wasn't just a mode of transportation, it was also exercise and recreation. My bike was my vehicle. It was my way of exploring. I remembered the route I took when my parents drove me to school. On the way, I would look at the streets we passed and asked myself, "Where does that street go?" On weekends and school vacations, I would take my bike around ...