[ Here is the full book, as a PDF. ] Max likes to write little books, so I gave him a Field Notes brand notebook that I wasn’t using. It disappeared for a few months. I learned today that he carries it to school and has been making entries, a few of which are scanned here. The [...]
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Life is Love
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Max wanted to cheer up a friend who was upset during a playdate, so he wrote her this card. Here is the front of the card: Here is the inside of the card:
The Bashō Tree
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Via the Magic Tree House, Max has taken an interest in Bashō. Here is a PDF Version of his epic translation.
Evil Gods and the Aloha Relaxation Company.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Max: Don’t tear up your baby license. The Evil Gods will look into the ripped part and say “Oh, this is the power.” And that will destroy the Aloha Relaxation Company. Eric: Oh. I’ve got to go upstairs …. (Dashing to Facebook! ) Max: Don’t post that on Facebook. The Aloha Relaxation Company will fall apart. [...]
How to use a Pocket Knife
Sunday, June 26, 2011
We’re well along to raising an Eagle Scout. Max has taken an interest in fishing, is reading Boy’s Life, and this morning, wrote a book about using a pocket knife. Unfortunately, with these instructions you certainly will not get your Totin’ Chip. The part about “Pretend you are swinging a s(w)ord” would disqualify anyone. Read [...]
Sparkling Communities
Friday, October 22, 2010
Based only on third hand reports I’ve developed a revulsion to the sparkly-vampire show Twilight. So, I jumped like I’d met a leper when Max wanted to show Mom his “Sparkling Communities.” Mom put him to bed, hoping that he’d forget. Max never forgets. Next morning he was still excited about Sparkling Communities. Max wakes up about an hour [...]
Stone Sword
Friday, July 2, 2010
Max has become interested in knights and dragons, so it wasn’t surprising when he asked about how to get a sword from a stone. I explained the legend of King Arthur as best I could remember. Then Max explained, “No, how do you make a sword from a stone. ” Possible, I supposed, but not practical. Max [...]
Santa Claus
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
This was the first year that we’ve really talked to Max about Santa Claus. He’s 5 now, and in previous years he didn’t care or didn’t understand. The magic did not last long. Max, to Mom: Is Santa Claus real, or a made up story? Mom: Well, Santa Claus is, um, the spirit of Christmas. [...]
Cut up the Babies!
Monday, September 28, 2009
The second release from the Artists’ oeuvre: The lyrics are exactly what they sound like, and his parents have absolutely no explanation for them.
Crack Your Skull!
Monday, September 28, 2009
The budding songsmith has combined the tradition of children’s songs with the lurid interests of 5 year old boys. If you’re happy and you know it crack your skull. (Crack, Crack) x3 If you’re happy and you know it, then your face should surely know it If you’re happy and you know it crack your [...]
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