Every morning, after waking up, my two sons and me will sit at the kitchen table and eat breakfast. We generally sit silently until the gummy bear vitamins we take kick in (yes…I did say “we” take them!). Usually the morning conversation goes something like this: Gio: Daaadee! Blah blah blah blah blah blah. Me: Yes, IContinue reading “Mornings”
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The Hiccups, Snapping Belt and Apple Sauce Incident
So my two-year-old has had the hiccups this afternoon ever since I arrived at home. We tried everything to help get rid of them. My wife scared him at dinner time and they seemed to stop for a few minutes. Then, after hiccuping for several more minutes, I told my wife that I had shownContinue reading “The Hiccups, Snapping Belt and Apple Sauce Incident”
Spanking
For the first time since we have had our sons, I had to spank my seven-year old. He kept doing the opposite of what he was asked and told to do. It was not pleasant for him since he had a full day of disobedience. Three swats and it was done. He cried. I keptContinue reading “Spanking”
D.J. Gorena 