Category Archives: growing up

Marking the milestones (for all 3 of us)

One Truth That’s Taught Me Patience with the Cool Bros

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Cool Dad

Cool Boy reached his most rebellious stage a few months ago, but things have mellowed out here, thanks be to God. He still has his moments, and I’m not surprised. He turns 5 this month and is becoming more independent … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Cool Mum!!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Cool Dad

Today, I want to write about the birthday of my curly-haired beloved, whose gentle smile and unique sass have had an eternal impact on my life. So, I’m thrilled to say… Happy Birthday, Ron Palillo, better known as Arnold Dingfelder … Continue reading →

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Cool Decade: Our Ten-Year Anniversary!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Cool Dad

The Cool Parents have been married for 10 years! Our anniversary was last Friday, and it was such raucous merriment that it took me a week to recover enough just to report back to you. Of course, the big one-oh … Continue reading →

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When Do You Say “I Love You?”: The Cool Parents’ Saga

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Cool Dad

Happy Valentine’s Day! V-Day holds a special place in my heart because it was when Cool Mum told me “I love you.” Too bad for me that I told her a few months before, and waited and waited for the … Continue reading →

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My Next Job Application: President of the United States!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Cool Dad

It’s time to spill the beans. Despite Cool Mum’s shrewdly veiled blog post for my birthday, the word going around discussion forums and nursing homes everywhere is that Cool Dad is now 35 years old. Okay, it’s true: I’m 35, … Continue reading →

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