Mr. Candy
Feb 25, 2010
“Can’t we get something in the mail besides bills, bills, bills?” Mr. Candy had grumbled earlier this week. Ask and you shall receive, my dear hubby. Because an exciting offer just arrived for you in our mailbox!
Oct 27, 2009
Baby Science
With Mr. Candy
Today’s Column: Parental Evolution
All things, with the exception of my hairstyle, must evolve to survive. So while my own hair may be indisputable proof of creationism (I’ll present the evidence and let you decide) . . .
. . . I still went on my own personal expedition to look for proof [...]
Oct 14, 2009
I thought it would be fun to pose questions about the parenting experience to both Mr. Candy and me — and answer them independently of each other, then post and compare the responses. (Fun and a sneaky way to encourage Mr. Candy to get all mushy!) So I e-mailed the questions to my hubby and, [...]
Oct 8, 2009
Baby Math with Mr. Candy: In Deep Doo-Doo
I remember going shopping for Skylar before she was born. Candy picked out a giant box of diapers. As I was putting it into the shopping cart, she grabbed another giant box without hesitation. In disbelief, I exclaimed, “How much do you think this little [...]
Aug 4, 2009
Baby Math
With Mr. Candy
Not being the creative one in the family, I could never hope to capture in words the joy and happiness I experienced when I first saw Skylar. The love I feel in my heart is indescribable. However, as the “economical” one in the family (some less “economical” would say “cheap”), I [...]
Jun 21, 2009
For the, um, five or so men who read this site, and for the hubbies/partners/dads of the REST of you, I asked Mr. Candy to prepare a “Top Ten” list in honor of Father’s Day. And Mr. Candy, as you’ll read, has wisely learned to indulge my requests during this hormonal time…