Stories for Dads and Moms who Need a Laugh

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 ...

photo:  gogofunlearning.com I have been reading to my children for years. It started simple, with a short book that had more illustrations than text. As my children got older, the books would become longer. The Boy has moved on to chapter books. We have read "Treasure Island" and are in the middle of "Robinson Crusoe" . As much as he likes it, he is looking forward to wrapping that up so we can move on the latest "Dog Man" installment. Reading to my children is something I've always enjoyed, first with The Oppressed and now with The Boy. The Boy and I don't always agree on what our next selection will be, but it's still nice for me to spend a little time with him at night before we go to bed and prep for the next day. As both of them grew up, I would try to get them to read a little to me. It was my own way of teaching them to read and get some practice for when they would be reading on their own. Go Go can Teach your Child Every parent has ...