Category Archives: Parenting

Hey elementary school, are you dracula, cuz you’re sucking me dry…

Posted on November 7, 2013 by donofalltrades

Last night, while ignoring the pile of dishes and leftover food congealing on the stove so I could cram fun size KitKat bars and peanut butter cups down my throat while Wife was upstairs putting the boys to bed, Ace … Continue reading →

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Dad’s who lunch…?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by donofalltrades

When Ace was a baby, I was off work on Sundays and Mondays and we spent nearly every single Monday together doing our own thing. Our own thing almost always included having lunch at Lion’s Choice and then perusing the … Continue reading →

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Best weekend ever!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by donofalltrades

No. No it was not.  That was sarcasm, but I guess you’d not be able to tell that just by reading my post’s title. Friday was a day of bonding for the men of the house as Cool was at … Continue reading →

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Something that grinds my gears…

Posted on September 16, 2013 by donofalltrades

Waiter: “Here is your food, sir. Be careful as the plate is hot.” Inside Cool’s four year old head: *Wait for it….. Waiter: “Is there anything else I can bring you?” Me: “No thank you, we’re good” Still inside Cool’s … Continue reading →

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Family vacation…it sure beats working?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by donofalltrades

I checked out this donofalltrades.com site and noticed that a post hadn’t been added since July 11th, and that post was a Daily Prompt number.  July 10th was the last unprompted post on the blog, and that was to shout … Continue reading →

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Summatime and stuff…

Posted on July 3, 2013 by donofalltrades

Happy Birthday, ‘Merika! You’re fucked up in a lot of ways, but still one helluva great pal to me.  I’d not trade you for any other country.  Well, maybe Italy or someplace tropical?  I’d not trade you for MOST other … Continue reading →

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A pretty slow weekend…

Posted on July 1, 2013 by donofalltrades

I got nothin’ of interest to talk about, so I’ll just talk about my weekend and high five myself for having posted something. Friday night I worked at the fried chicken palace, but it was fairly uneventful.  It was the … Continue reading →

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Father’s day, i’m their dad…

Posted on June 14, 2013 by donofalltrades

While I like to joke about them, I love my kids, of course. I’m their dad. I suck at showing it all the time. I don’t say I love you enough, I’m sure. I do try to say it everyday, … Continue reading →

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Just a tuesday night is all…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by donofalltrades

Ace had a softball game last night, but I had both of the little guys while momma was off running errands to get Ace ready for her first ever summer camp adventure. Yes, the thought of her away at camp … Continue reading →

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Dear daddy…

Posted on June 3, 2013 by donofalltrades

Hey dad, it’s Ace here.  The boys and I are typing you a letter!  Thanks for leaving this WordPress open, mom says it’s the best way to get a hold of you since you always have your fat ass in … Continue reading →

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