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Christmas crossbows and the littliest orc
December 6, 2011 On Christmas Day in 2009, I received a game called Crossbows and Catapults. more »» 
Why parents should beat kids...at games
November 1, 2011 When I was a little kid I often played checkers with my grandpa, and the old guy never let me win. He beat me constantly, snatching victory from my grasp with a wink and a smile. more »» 
Halloween: Most wonderful time of year
October 4, 2011 It’s October, and I am so very, very happy. I’ve made no secret of my love for Halloween and all things Halloweenish. more »» 
A couple of bad sports
August 29, 2011 I’ve never been what you’d call “athletically gifted.” Though I did at times in my life play sports, I think calling me an athlete in any capacity would have been somewhat generous. more »» 
Loosening the Leash
May 24, 2011 This summer, I want to relax. I’m not talking about sitting on a beach somewhere or even lounging in the backyard in a lawn chair with my feet in a baby pool. more »» 
How the season flu by
April 1, 2011 As I am writing this, March is drawing to a close and April is on the horizon. Almost done with flu season. This year has been all about illness at the Erb house. more »» 
A day at the un-fair
March 1, 2011 I’m not sure who first came up with the concept of “fair” and the need to teach fairness to our children. I mean, I can see the practical applications. more »» 
The stories my kids don't want me to tell
September 7, 2010 It’s becoming harder and harder for me to write about my kids. Not because of any lack of material, mind you. more »» 
Twitter-pated
May 24, 2010 I Twitter. A lot. For those that don’t know, Twitter.com is a website that allows you to post 140-character snippets of info. more »» 
From the Mouths of Babes
May 3, 2010 Kids are honest. Brutally honest. Not “Those socks don’t go with those pants honest,” more like “Your nose looks stupid on your face” honest. more »» 
Daddy: In charge and out of control
January 12, 2010 About a year ago my wife started a new job, one that included a lot of traveling and a lot of time away from hom. more »» 
Don’t write checks Santa can’t cash
December 7, 2009 Last year my oldest son and I had an awkward moment. more »» 
Life lessons from ‘Star Wars’
November 10, 2009 At my house, Star Wars is almost a religion. My boys are fanatics when it come to Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Obi Wan Kenobi and anyone who wields a lightsabe. more »» 
The long walk of Halloween
October 6, 2009 By Michael Erb Halloween is a huge celebration for my family. more »» 
If walls could talk, my son would tell them a story
September 8, 2009 My seven-year-old has an incredible imagination. He can tell stories and create inventions and dream up wondrous things most science fiction writers would env. more »» 
The blue mark of a willful child
May 22, 2009 The night before Easter, my wife and I were laying out church clothes for ourselves and for the boys, planning our morning and how we would celebrate the holiday. more »» 
And That's Why They Call It Labor
April 30, 2009 I’m never going to say that giving birth wasn’t rough on my wife, but the fact is it was rough on both of us, just for different reasons. more »» 
Going Green with the Erb Boys
March 30, 2009 At his third birthday party, my youngest son was busy ripping open paper, demanding toys be cut out of packages and ordering people to not eat his piece of cake, which he might finish later, if he... more »» 
Toddler Tantrums and Daddy Logic
March 5, 2009 My youngest son loves popsicles. No, I take that back. He LOVES popsicles. At three years of age he believes them to be the perfect food: Cold, crunchy, sweet and messy. more »» 
Safety First...Really
February 2, 2009 Last summer my oldest son completed SafetyTown, a week-long class that teaches children important things like how to call the fire department, when to cross the street and why they shouldn’t chew on... more »» MOPS of Parkersburg Meeting February 7, 2012 Mother of Preschoolers of Parkersburg meets at Emmanuel Baptist Church from 9-11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Contact (740) 525-0618 or 304-295-5767 for more information. Meetings are: Sept. 15 Oct. 6 and 20 Nov. 3 and 17 Dec. 1 Jan. 5 and 19 Feb. more » Event Calendar |
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