The Wild Rumpus

Parenting and family, served with a shot of vodka

Sweet dreams are made of this…

My son, the Superhero, 6, often talks in his sleep. He laughs, he yells, he mumbles things I can’t understand — all of which I can hear when I’m getting … Continue reading

August 19, 2015 · 1 Comment

“Never Put on Random, Dirty Undies You Find in Someone Else’s Backpack.”

I actually said that to my kids the other day. It is excellent advice if I do say so myself. My words of wisdom were inspired by a book we … Continue reading

May 22, 2015 · 3 Comments

Child Stylists: Day Four, Not to Be Seen in Public

Some things in the world should never be seen by human eyes, let alone posted on the internet to be seen by any person who stumbles across my humble blog. … Continue reading

February 19, 2015 · 1 Comment

My Son Fell in Love With a 40-Year-Old Book

Reading is always part of our bedtime routine with our munchkins. Each night, my son and daughter choose one book each. Then they argue over whose book is to be … Continue reading

November 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Why I Love Pete the Cat

One of the best things about having young kids has been discovering the book character, Pete the Cat. He’s a laid-back, black feline who likes to surf, uses the word … Continue reading

September 15, 2014 · 8 Comments

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