Parenting & Other Life Stories

Holes in Walls

Raising Boys: The Penis Chronicles presents “Holes in Walls” I didn’t actually see it happen, but my head snapped in his direction when he made the sound. I was aware of some kind of bizarre movement and there was a soft cracking noise. Directly proceeding this there was a crying-howl, like a hideous lamentation, it… Continue reading Holes in Walls

A to Z Blogging

A – Z Blogging Challenge, Raising Boys: The Penis Chronicles presents the Letter Y for Youthful

My older boy is notorious for “mak[ing] fun of or attempt[ing] to provoke in a playful way” (google definition of tease: March 5, 2017). One of his favourite ways to tease is by trying to catch me off guard, particularly in regards to age. “Mom how old are you, 76?” a young voice inquires with a… Continue reading A – Z Blogging Challenge, Raising Boys: The Penis Chronicles presents the Letter Y for Youthful