flagrantdisregard

Archive for March, 2005

Grumpy boy  

I’ve been using Flickr for a while but recently purchased an account. A picture being worth a thousand words and all that, I’ll probably start cross-posting more photos here, as the mood strikes.
Here, the Boy displays his legendary, steadfast resolve to not eat his breakfast.

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The things she says  

And all in one day, too:

Dad, I like your big tummy.
I’ll miss you when you’re dead.
How did you make me?

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Sex offenders’ likelihood to repeat crimes debated  

Some followup information to 18,507 registered sex offenders: Sex offenders’ likelihood to repeat crimes debated, Sex Offenders Lurk Away From Registered Areas, State studies Colorado model for paroling sex offenders.

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The end is near  

The boy is nearly three and for the last few months has shown no interest in using the toilet. Oh, he’d use it once in a while. But it seemed more like an academic curiosity than a life choice. Like he was thinking, “Gee, that toilet thing… that’s, um, nice and all, [...]

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This episode of potty training brought to you by the letters “H”, “L”, and “A”  

The curtain rises on an idyllic suburban living room. Quietly, something disturbs the carefree ambience — a subtle, barely audible grunt from the corner. The Lovely and Talented Wife’s ears perk up and she asks, eyes narrowing, “Are you poopin’?”
The Boy holds his breath for a moment, pushes, exhales loudly. He looks [...]

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