Author Archives: druths

In my defense, it was an easy mistake to make. Yesterday the Death Star had been on the far side of the playpen. The day before that it had been in the diaper basket on the changing table. I was … Continue reading →

Leena spoke for the first time at the age of 2 months. “Yes,” she squeaked in a shrill voice, indicating to all present that, indeed, she did want her older sister to take possession of the toy she had just … Continue reading →

Recently, I’ve gotten to interact with urine a lot more often than I had ever really expected to. Those of you who know me well may find this surprising since, during Sonya’s infancy, I got peed on a good number … Continue reading →

Leena has an affinity for power buttons. There is precedent, of course. Sonya, for example, first pioneered the technique of powering down the mancave – crawling under my desk and flipping the pulsating switch on the surge protector to which … Continue reading →

Over the past year somewhat of a cult has emerged in our household. It’s a new religion, really. Many families go to temple or attend church. Some keep statues and portraits of gods in their home. We have Lightning McQueen. … Continue reading →