Category Archives: Konversations With Kids

Things My Kids Say

Facebook Conversations

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Alan

Every now & then I get into a discussion with my kids and feel the urge to share it with my Facebook friends. A friend recommended that I write them down and put them in a book. While this SOUNDS … Continue reading →

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Totes Mah Gotes….Wha?

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Alan

So this was a texting exchange that was apparently sent from my daughter from my wife’s phone. My wife steps in to clarify what she’s talking about…thankfully… (my messages in blue)…

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Phonin’ It In

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Alan

Lately, the naughty word around our home has been “IPhone.” Just so you know, EVERYONE has one…EXCEPT for Christopher. Last summer, Steph & I got Christopher a phone so that if he were to be out riding his bike with … Continue reading →

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A Letter To My Kids

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Alan

This is a post for my children. Someday, I hope they are reading through the massive amounts of writings that I have done through the years and come across this and realize a few things… This morning, I woke up, … Continue reading →

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Prince…NOT Prints

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Alan

Ok…maybe I can see where there MIGHT be some confusion… So the musical education of my children continues. Of course, Christopher is into the rap music and Ava is partial to all the Disney tunes right now, but occasionally I … Continue reading →

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And Then “Toy Story 3” Happened…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Alan

Christopher & Teddy You remember the storyline of “Toy Story 3,” right? If not…let’s recap. Woody and his pals are put in a box and are ready for the junkheap because their “boy”, Andy, is all grown up and has … Continue reading →

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Morning IChat

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Alan

So having Facetime has been a huge asset when I travel. I get to talk to my kids like I would if I were right there in the room with them! Or do I? Here’s a sequence of events while … Continue reading →

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We’re All Learning Lessons

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Alan

He’s just as good as he looks…sometimes. The things we learn as kids are often times passed down from generation to generation. Whether it’s teaching our kids how to sew, how to cook, how to tie your shoes or any … Continue reading →

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Texts My Kids Sent Me

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Alan

So we got our kids ITouches for Christmas last year and they LOVE them! The only problem is…they have no texting etiquette! So now, I’m CONSTANTLY getting texts and pictures and short videos and just about anything they can throw … Continue reading →

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Konversations With Kids: Christopher’s First Texting Lesson

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Alan

So for Christmas my kids wanted socks, clothes, makeup and ITouches. If you think something called an ITouch is obscene, it’s not. Essentially it’s an IPhone without the phone part. But other than making phone calls, they do everything an … Continue reading →

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All He Wants For Christmas Is…Seriously???

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Alan

This man is a little confused… Gotta love the holidays! The decorations were up 3 months ago, the music has been infiltrating the airwaves and commercials and I am counting the days to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (even though I … Continue reading →

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Homework Breakdown

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Alan

Can I just tell you…one of the joys of parenting has been the load of homework that my 4th grader has been bringing home every night. Between English and Science and Math and Art and Reading and THEN he has … Continue reading →

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Stella Gets A Cone

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alan

So our little terrier mix has gotten her girlie parts removed and needless to say, the post-op incision has not been fun for her. She’s such an active little puppy that the stitches have come loose, she’s chewed on them, … Continue reading →

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Tax Day 2011: Notes From My Round World

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Alan

Aloha from the banks of the mighty Ohio River! After returning home from a long week from The Masters last week, there have been plenty of things going on that I figured if you cared, I would share. If not…move … Continue reading →

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Ohio State Buckeyes…Big Ten Champs & We Were There!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Alan

So I took some much needed time off this week and to cap it all off, Christopher, his buddy Jackson and I all piled into Stephanie’s Traverse and drove to Indianapolis to watch THE Ohio State Buckeyes, the #1 ranked … Continue reading →

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