2018-10-26 12:32
When Kubla was a toddler, he showed no interest whatsoever in stacking blocks. Knock down blocks—absolutely. Make rockets or dinosaurs with his blocks spread flat on the ground—s… Read More
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2018-10-19 12:02
Time for dinner. Kubla is doing his best to ignore me.
“Kubla, I said it’s time for dinner.”
Silence. Another call to the table. He’s in a combative… Read More
2018-10-12 12:15
Touring Kubla’s school, I see a poster in the teacher’s lounge, hidden from the students:
Curiosity is the cure for boredom.
There is no cure for curiosity.
I commit it to memory… Read More
2018-09-28 12:24
Kubla comes back from a playdate. His friend has a potty mouth.
Later that day, Kubla plays with his toy cars. He pushes one off the cliff of our couch. His hand guides its… Read More
2018-09-21 11:35
We check out a couple nearby preschools for Kubla. The playgrounds and classrooms are all pretty similar. The teachers are all equally friendly. Our friends say good things… Read More
2018-09-14 10:24
I sent this letter to the principal of Kubla’s school:
More often than not during pick-up, I see that Kubla hasn’t eaten most of his lunch. I ask him why and he says there… Read More
2018-08-31 10:00
We watch the dolphin show at the aquarium. It’s fun, but a little sad to see such intelligent creatures stuck in a tank they can fully explore in under 30 seconds.
“Hey Kub… Read More
2018-08-24 10:39
I drive Kubla’s friends home from their play date. Their mom doesn’t have a driver’s license. Just a learners permit.
“Is driving hard?” they ask.
… Read More
2018-08-17 11:30
My dad visits once or twice a month. He can’t talk about business or sports with a toddler, so he and Kubla don’t have much to talk about. Kubla cries when my dad tri… Read More
2018-08-10 11:50
“Can we have candy?”
“I think you guys have had enough,” I say.
The p… Read More
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