Matt Went to the Prom

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Matt put on his first tux and headed to his junior prom at Conestoga High School. We did the obligatory photos in the backyard. As you can see, Snickers the Wonder [...]

Happy Birthday, Steve

Stephen Espen Mottet “Schloopy John XXIII” Roche is 15 years old today.
When we were talking the other day I said, “Wow, 15 years old.” He looked at me with amusement and said, “It’s a nothing birthday, Dad. I won’t be able to drive for another year.”
Ah, to be in those interstitial years between being [...]

Good Advice for Parents

I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.
–Harry S. Truman
Matt is starting his school visits this week. He’s starting with Penn. We “advised” him that’s a good choice. I’ll let you know what other advice we have [...]

Turning Point

Matt takes the test for his driver’s license today. He’s ready. I don’t know if we are.
Getting a driver’s license is a turning point. Another milepost along the road to adulthood.
Matt’s a very good driver. I’m not worried about him. He’s responsible. Conscientious. I just reminded him that he’ll be driving a loaded gun, and [...]

Dan’s 20th Birthday

My son Dan is 20 years old today. Happy birthday, DJ.
This is one of my favorite family pictures. It’s from a couple of years ago when were were in Cancun. I asked the boys to pose for a Christmas picture. This is what they gave me. It tells a story of our family — [...]

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