Day Maker

Posted on February 3, 2013 by brian in Sam, Uncategorized

We went to Five Guys for dinner last night. Boys want to sit at the bar so I sit between them. Terri is getting the food. Crayons and peanuts are the activity options. Max begins eating peanuts. Sam empty’s the crayon bin with his crane hook hand. Then asks me how to spell “dad”. I […]

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Reality check

Posted on December 4, 2012 by brian in Uncategorized

So glad to say at least I’ve read a lot about this stuff, but personally, we are entering unchartered territory here. Territory that I thought our detoured path had passed us safely by. Turns out it was just another way to get the same place. You just had to come visit didn’t you? You just […]

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We 4 DO explore!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by brian in Uncategorized

GWL – Great Wolfe Lodge, Max’s 4th birthday Williamsburg, Va First, The Surf Rider. Max says his old standby phrase that shows he’s a little worried if this thing is genius or the worst idea ever. Someone has to go first anyway, right? Max: “First you go dad, then I’ll go.” Who is he willing […]

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Skye Bar

Posted on October 20, 2012 by brian in Brian, Looking Back

Partying at the Skye bar

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I’m real. I’m a real boy! – Pinocchio to Geppetto

Posted on July 20, 2012 by brian in Sam

I walk out the bathroom tonight and Sam and Max are sitting on the play room mattress watching some YouTube video an educational movie together (nice, right?). Sam is holding one of the American Flag solar lights we got from one of my favorite stores, Dollar Tree, to carry for the 4th of July festivities […]

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Summer of Brian

Posted on June 23, 2012 by brian in Brian

It’s getting pretty fun with these two. Max, calls you out on everything. Sam, is telling us what he wants, which is priceless. Vivian’s 4th Birthday, Big Truck Day, MR Fire Station Open House and Wheaton Regional Park are recent outings and every time – they behaved great and are self sufficient and have their […]

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I still love you Sam

Posted on May 10, 2012 by brian in Maxisms, Sam & Max

On the way to the amazing Very Special Arts Festival today, we eat yogurt in the car. When we get to Oregon Ridge, Max helps Sam undo his seatbelt, like he does everyday, without request. He’s taken it upon himself, that it’s just his job. He’s a good brother. But wait, it gets better. When […]

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The floodgates have opened!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by brian in Samisms

Early morning, the day after. Mom: Sam, remember how we talked last night about things that you wanted to change in your room? S: Yes, I remember. M: Well is there anything about eating or breakfast time that bothers you or worries you that you’d like to change? S: Yes. M: Now remember if everything […]

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Pillow for two

Posted on May 8, 2012 by brian in Uncategorized

4 years, 9 months & 27 days They’re here! They’re here! She called, as she laughed and cried in their bedroom. The missing pages from my book the Engagement of Sam, arrived today, and even though they arrived so long after requisitioning them, author Mrs. Terri Duncan stated “I was only so glad they had […]

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No thanks, I don’t need a menu.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by brian in Samisms, See, it is in there!

April. Hello again Mr. Milestone, so happy to see you. One morning, the boys are sitting at the island eating breakfast while I get things together for school. Sam says: Mom, today for snack, I would like fig newtons & two fruit snacks & that’s all. okay mom? Mom: Oh, okay. Thanks for telling me […]

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