Every year Nate join us for either his February or April vacation.  This year we got April.  We hadn't expected to be on the west coast by that time, but here we are. His arrival is always a big deal. Think 'Paul...

“Huh,” Scott said more to himself than to me.  We were driving down the road.  Me, “What?”  Scott, “Nothing.”  Me, “Nope, more details please.”  Scott, “Nothing. Don’t worry about it.”  Me {snarky and a little demanding (not proud of that,...

Best Grandparent advice:  It is easier for the girl to run with her skirt up, than you with your pants down. While the grandparents and the kids have each other wrapped around their fingers, Scott and I are steeling a...