Apologies to Clement C. Moore

‘Twas five days before Christmas when all through our house, All creatures were stirring, except for a mouse. In Naveen’s belly* it rested, all squeezed to a pulp. (The boys loved watching the snake grab it and gulp.) The children denied attempts to put them to bed – Optimus, Bumblebee filling their heads. And I [...]

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The Joker is still at large

Batman, Robin and the Batmobile were a big hit last night. We went to the subdivision across the street, as our neighborhood of six houses is not conducive to a treat sweep. The kids could not contain their joy. And Eddie was positively glowing with pride when people ooh-ed and aah-ed over the Batmobile. At [...]

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Batman, now with OCD

It is so bizarre to see my personality replicated and squashed into a three-foot-high boy body. Dominic is so much like me. When I decide I want something or want to do something, there is no stopping me. Fine when we are talking life goals. Not so fine when we are talking projects around the [...]

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Duhnuhnuhnuhnuhnuhnuhnuh Bat-hen!

Last year was my year to channel Martha Stewart and create costumes for the kids. Behold Lightning McQueen and Mater: This year it is Eddie’s turn. He’s been outside making the Batmobile all day. While the boys were testing it out, Trish got in on the act. Behold the Bat-hen: Dominic must have thought all [...]

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