We’ve all tried to revisit fights before, to go back and try to explain exactly what we meant when we said what we said. This is what that looks like when a seven-year old does it.

It’s the eternal question that has tormented children throughout the ages: is a closet actually part of the room? Or is it something separate? The distinction may seem subtle, but it’s very important.

In which I inject a little bit of realism into my son’s scouting ambition. Okay, maybe not exactly realism…

Is there anything cuter than a grumpy seven-year old?

Sometimes, I think the scariest costume I could wear would be a simple sign saying “your husband” on it…

I’m not saying this completely absolves me of all guilt in the case of the bursting appendix, but it comes awfully close.

Does this punishment fit the crime? Probably not, but it sure was fun.

Looking to spice up your October? Just add zombies!

The big guy was embarrassed by this one, but he shouldn’t have been. There was simply nothing he could do.

What could be better than taking the kids shopping to pull together the perfect dinner? Just about anything.