Archive for the 'Levi' Category
NaPoWriMo Day 7: Sleepers
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
The plastic clacking of the cheap wall clock swells to fill this uncharacteristic stillness. I can hear the faint whistle of air in my own nostrils, and, through the closed window, the first crickets of the season. The boys are asleep…
Van + Vomit = Great Sorrow
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Last night the unthinkable happened. The unimaginable happened. That unacceptable horror of horrors which ranks near the top of “Daddy’s List of Things That Cannot be Endured” happened.
A Postcard for Columbus Day
Friday, October 5th, 2007
Yes, the Columbus Day weekend is here and my boys want to wish you all a safe and happy holiday.
The Darkness of Doom!
Sunday, August 12th, 2007
We haven’t yet figured out what inspired this phrase for our boys, but it’s their new favorite thing to shout when they see a dark place.
Middle Name Roundup
Friday, July 27th, 2007
All three of our boys have two middle names: a dedication name first, and a nature-inspired name second.
The Bonus Feature Generation
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006
It’s little moments like this one that I think give us some insight into the texture of generational shifts in our culture.
The Kid Has Mojo!
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Levi has really started to enjoy telling jokes. He likes the big reaction he gets when everybody laughs at the punchline.
Selling Out for Maple Syrup
Friday, March 3rd, 2006
I didn’t think Levi even had much of a mental concept of Canada, but apparently he’s been in endorsement discussions with them for some time.
Daddy’s Night From Hell
Wednesday, January 11th, 2006
The boys had finished eating dinner, and I had just sat down to start eating, when all of these things happened, one after the other, within the space of about 10 minutes. It still amazes me to recall it…
Levi Nostril-stuffer
Friday, September 23rd, 2005
Of course, Lisa had a safety chat with Levi about the importance of not stuffing things up your nose, and we hope that he learned something from the experience, but only time will tell.
Bedtime Thoughts from Levi
Monday, July 18th, 2005
Some nights I ask Levi what he wants to do or be when he grows up. Not because I want him to be concerned about that stuff yet… but because his answers are always so humorous.
Williams Family Update: Poop Edition
Wednesday, April 6th, 2005
As you might infer, Lisa and I are changing a lot of diapers. I would have to rate changing diapers as probably the least wonderful part of being a parent.
Meet Logan, the Blockbuster Sequel!
Monday, August 23rd, 2004
The doors finally opened on August 7 2004 at 12:54 PM, and loyal fans were treated to a special meet-and-greet party with the newly revealed Logan “the Barbarian” Williams.
Jacques the Shrimp: “I am Ashamed”
Friday, May 14th, 2004
Thanks Anne, you’ve really earned your auntie wings with this one!
Say Hi To The Little Guy
Saturday, July 20th, 2002
Lisa and I have teamed-up to produce a tiny composite-self; a “mini-us”, if you will.