Oh my, I am always a sucker for your stories about the kids (and you as a kid), but this was especially good on so many different levels. So hard to stay present as a story teller, as both observer and observed, but this story portrays that tension beautifully. Thanks.
“that’s her 4yo big brother who loves her because she’s insane just like he is, and they seem to be the only two people alive who don’t yet spend their entire lives trying to convince the world otherwise.” 💕
Alex, this is so good! it sparks such deep memories of my children and grandchildren: the seemingly random, yet purposeful impulses of a young child doing “stuff”… and certain you will go along with them!
Oatmeal. every single day. Makes one less decision i have to make. thank fucking god. Also, this made me cry. every time you write about parenthood, i cry.
Loved this one, Alex! That imagery of the glob of labels--geez, it doesn't get any better than that! Life is weird and cool. I'm glad you wrote like a banshee to get this one on the page. Fave toddler breakfast: chocolate chip banana muffins, chocolate chip waffles, or OATMEAL!!!
I haven't had a toddler in many years, but his favorite was a waffle sandwich—a scrambled egg with cheese between two trader joes frozen waffles, grilled and served with syrup.
This essay is chock full of every aspect of living! Really, we could dissect it line by line for a complete look at the human psyche. Well done Alex, loved it.
So good! I want one of those stickers: I LOVE EVERYBODY AND I SET EVERYTHING OUT. If you don’t capture these little nuggets of magic as they happen they can run through your fingers forever. Thank you for capturing it so beautifully 🙏
6) Cheerios picked up off the floor
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Oh my, I am always a sucker for your stories about the kids (and you as a kid), but this was especially good on so many different levels. So hard to stay present as a story teller, as both observer and observed, but this story portrays that tension beautifully. Thanks.
Dawwww
“that’s her 4yo big brother who loves her because she’s insane just like he is, and they seem to be the only two people alive who don’t yet spend their entire lives trying to convince the world otherwise.” 💕
This line was a last minute add!! I’m so happy it landed
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The mustached archeologist leering at the dinosaur is such an exquisite metaphor here. We can all relate.
Hahahah right
love a both are true classic! thanks for sharing your life
You heard it here folks it’s a classic!!
The little Soviet and little Satan making labels as the dino/archaeologist chronicles...so good!
Perfect description
Alex, this is so good! it sparks such deep memories of my children and grandchildren: the seemingly random, yet purposeful impulses of a young child doing “stuff”… and certain you will go along with them!
Hahah
Oatmeal. every single day. Makes one less decision i have to make. thank fucking god. Also, this made me cry. every time you write about parenthood, i cry.
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Loved this one, Alex! That imagery of the glob of labels--geez, it doesn't get any better than that! Life is weird and cool. I'm glad you wrote like a banshee to get this one on the page. Fave toddler breakfast: chocolate chip banana muffins, chocolate chip waffles, or OATMEAL!!!
Life is weird and cool.
This is one of my very favorite BATs ever, which is a high bar. Really lovely stuff, man.
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I haven't had a toddler in many years, but his favorite was a waffle sandwich—a scrambled egg with cheese between two trader joes frozen waffles, grilled and served with syrup.
also this made me want to have another kid. why am i like this?!
Hahahah nooooooo but also yessss?? But no!!
This essay is chock full of every aspect of living! Really, we could dissect it line by line for a complete look at the human psyche. Well done Alex, loved it.
Thank you!!
So good! I want one of those stickers: I LOVE EVERYBODY AND I SET EVERYTHING OUT. If you don’t capture these little nuggets of magic as they happen they can run through your fingers forever. Thank you for capturing it so beautifully 🙏
Thank u
This was great 🩷
Thank u