Archive for September, 2008
Tanel & Tom’s Weight Loss Plan
My weight has crept up about 15 pounds and Tom’s weight has crept up about 35 pounds since our courting days. And for those of you who listen to the podcast, you know that Tom isn’t happy about his weight. We both use the excuse that Tom likes to cook and does it [...]
OurFirstMarriage #101: Sucky Birthdays
Fixations and how to get them from people that don’t want you to have them. The best way to keep your kids from watching TV. Do kids lie or do they just not know the truth? Getting to the truth. Moving is hard on kids. Gifts and fake birthday parties. Pat shoots himself. Thanks to [...]
OurFirstMarriage #100: Clearing out a room
Frebreze, smoked meats, and waking up early. Tanel gets hungry. Pat tries to take over but Theresa interrupts. Pat sums up the OFM experience. Theresa takes one for the team. Pat reviews OFM… in multiple parts. Pat and Theresa’s daughter is due for some beatings – probably paying for an easy infanthood. Some of Pat’s [...]
Reading Practice with Starfall
I’m always on the lookout for ways to help my kids with their reading, and one web site that has been a big hit with me and the kids is Starfall.
Thai Sweet Basil with Chicken
OK, I’m reprinting this recipe here (with a few minor changes) but I got it from here. I HIGHLY recommend you visit that site as it is EASILY the best source of authentic Thai recipes I’ve ever seen. I’m a huge fan of Thai basil and have been trying to replicate this recipe for some [...]
OurFirstMarriage #98: Listentoable
Our mission. A quick political discussion. Inappropriate touching. A review of the Kiss Her for the Kid album Prettier than Me. Uncomfortable conversations with a five year old. There are no good parenting headlines. Mother microwaves baby. A story about a very bad parent. Tanel tries to find the good in them apparently just to [...]
