Category Archives: Parenting

Drunk driving, lawn darts and other fun stuff my kids won’t enjoy.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by donofalltrades

While stopping at the liquor store on my way home from work a couple of weeks ago, my three year old asked if he could stay in the car and continue listening to his beloved Laurie Berkner Band songs (not as … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged childhood, drunk driving, dui, kids, lawn darts, Parenting | 5 Comments

Thank god we didn’t eat at Hooters!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by donofalltrades

One thing I’ve learned over the years bumbling my way through parenting is that these little bastards are watching you, even when you don’t think they are. They soak up their environments and, if you’re lucky, throw it back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, Parenting | Tagged bars, beer, funny kids, kids, Parenting, things kids say | 7 Comments

Drinking. yeah, I do that sometimes…

Posted on January 9, 2013 by donofalltrades

A few years back, well, I guess it’d have to be five years or so since Ace was in preschool, Grandpa Dutty (dad) and I went to do some Christmas shopping a couple of days before Christmas. Because he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, Parenting | Tagged beer, children, drinking, happy hour | 1 Comment

Nonchalant projectile vomiting…yes, it’s a post about puking!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by donofalltrades

Kudos to G$ for starring in three consecutive blog posts! Your shenanigans are second to none, my son! Fortunately for the world around me, I seldom puke (what a disgusting word, let’s use hurl from here on out). This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Parenting, The not meant to be funny stuff, Uncategorized | Tagged hurling, sick kids, vomit | 5 Comments

Hey St. Clare Hospital emergency room, if you were a person, i’d f$cking punch you in the face.

Posted on January 3, 2013 by donofalltrades

No problem here, it’s just a giant hole in my head… Once again, poor G$ had to experience the failure that is the American health care industry, specifically, the wunderkinds at SSM Health Care System. Doing who knows what with … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged emergency rooms, health care, injuries, kids, St. Clare Hospital | 9 Comments

Some helpful new year’s resolutions to make you less of a douche…

Posted on December 31, 2012 by donofalltrades

Last post this year, I promise! I’ve long stopped kidding myself into believing that I have the wherewithal to stick to resolutions made in good faith at the beginning of each new year. Certainly were I able to do so, I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged jerks, New year resolution, self improvement, tipping, tips | 22 Comments

We’ll shelve this elf yet…

Posted on December 13, 2012 by donofalltrades

In a somewhat fitting aside to yesterday’s blogged about nonsense, Ace went and lost a tooth at school. In addition to her unwavering faith in Santa Claus, she still expects the tooth fairy to leave some jack under her pillow … Continue reading →

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Christmas…we’re sorry jesus.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by donofalltrades

Christmas used to be a kickass time of the year to me. All year long I was mostly well behaved enough that I knew Santa was going to come and leave me some booty under the tree. I was always good enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Parenting | Tagged christmas, elf | 4 Comments

Here’s your baby….good luck!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by donofalltrades

It’s funny what the brain remembers, especially as we get older. I often struggle to remember why I walked into a room or where I put my keys, but there are still some memories from years ago that I can visualize … Continue reading →