“Look at the time.” I said, pointing to the digital clock on the microwave. My nine year old daughter gave me a puzzled look. “It is now 6:51 AM.” I announced. “OK, continue.” I said. She slowly turned her attention back to what she was doing, but looked at me quizzically from the corner of [...]

The setting is the dinner table. My daughter, Taylor is 9. My son Morgan is 7. My wife Tricia is 40.
Me: Who is this Steven you were talking about?
Taylor: He’s a boy at school.
Morgan: Yeah. He’s a boy who acts like a girl and he snaps his fingers in people’s faces. (He continues eating.)
Taylor: [...]

My Children and I were walking around downtown Oak Park this weekend. As we sat at lunch, they shared some jokes with me. My nine year old daughter Taylor, went first. “Papa. I bet I can make you say black.” She said between sips of chicken noodle soup. “OK, go ahead.” I said taking a [...]