Philip

About Philip

I am an electrical engineer enjoying the quiet life in Iowa. My life on-line is routinely interrupted by my family and I like it that way!
Tweet It was a morning like every other.  Our kids had slept in and woken up happy.  They all said good morning and use their manners while sharing the bathroom and getting ready for breakfast.  As the morning progressed Kasia, our infant, smiled and laughed while the two older kids […]

Magazines: FamilyFun

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Tweet Some jokes are funny.  Some jokes are funny and true.  This happens to be one of the later.  I don’t know that it is a true story, but I expect similar conversations have taken place hundreds of times.  So, true or not, enjoy the dialog as a teacher in […]

These Aren’t My Boots

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Tweet Okay, how many of you out there have actually researched parenting styles?  That many huh, has anyone out there actually taken a parenting quiz to determine your parenting style?  I had not either until a few weeks ago.  I still have not taken the quiz, I probably should.  Anyway,  […]

A New Parenting Style

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Tweet I read a post the other day from a mother who was upset at all the toys her kids had.  Actually I think most of the frustration was aimed at her mother-in-law for buying all the toys.  Regardless, the problem was more toys than house; a problem that I, […]

Are Toys Taking Over?

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Tweet Every once in a while we, as parents, get the perfect opportunity to embarrass our kids.  Be honest, most parents are actively looking for these opportunities.  I bet some of you may even try to create them (that is fodder for another post though).  When it comes right down […]

The Dental Chair Rap

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Tweet Let’s start with a little anonymous poll.  Raise your hand if you had dinner together last night as a family.  Go ahead, I promise no one will be watching or taking notes.  Good, now how many of you enjoyed it?  Go ahead, let’s get those hands back up.  Okay, […]

Dinner Time Fun

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