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Dirt Bike Boy and The Street Light Rule

by Eathan on March 18, 2010

Since it’s spring break for most of the area schools, my boys are spending a few extra days with me.  A couple days ago I had a long lengthy discussion with Dirt Bike Boy about curfew.  I know most of my readers aren’t a stranger to the street light rule.  It’s the same rule Eddie Murphy  has talked about in Raw.  It’s the same rule that has been around before I was able to play outside with my friends.  It’s probably the rule that my parents lived by when they were a kid too.

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It Must Be Dad Speech Week

by Eathan on December 16, 2009

This must be “dad give a speech” week.  I have no idea what my 2 kids are thinking.  Dirt Bike Boy needed an attitude adjustment and is living with me.  Now I have to deal with Alpha Boy.  He and I have always remained very close.  We talk every couple days and text almost daily.  But juggling a social schedule during the holidays and anything else you can image, we stay very busy.  And Alpha Boy is no different.  He also has his plate full of activities and responsiblities.

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Dirt Bike Boy – Homework Edition

December 14, 2009

Sooner or later a father has to step in and correct the attitude of a son.  That day arrived for Dirt Bike Boy last week.  It was an accumulation of bad behavior and his mother’s lack of discipline.  I was alerted by a brief conversation with his mother.  She mentioned that he had after school [...]

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Back To School

August 24, 2009

It’s official. Summer vacation is over and my kids went back to school today. This year should be a interesting one. Alpha Boy is a freshman in high school.

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Spending Time At The Lake

July 27, 2009

The Summer of ‘09 has been practically uneventful for Dirt Bike Boy and Alpha Boy. Usually we plan a vacation to do something fun and exciting.

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Dirt Bike Boy – Summer Camp Edition

July 15, 2009

Summer time is a great time for a work-at-home parent. For me it gives me the chance to spend some extra time with my kids. We usually get a chance to go swimming, play basketball, movies and even a day at the lake.

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The Adventures of Dirt Bike Boy – Truancy Court Update

June 1, 2009

Since the Frisco ISD has calculated 35 truancy offenses, I decided to consult with several lawyer friends. The case seems to be a bit ridiculous to everyone, including some of the school faculty. But since the legal battle has begun, my communication with the school administration has practically come to a complete halt.

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Dirt Bike Boy – Truancy Court Edition

April 7, 2009

Truancy is defined as the act or state of being truant. Truant is defined as a student who stays away from school without permission. As you can guess, Dirt Bike Boy is being labeled as a truant by Frisco ISD and the State of Texas.

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Dirt Bike Boy – Special Edition Update

February 1, 2009

The last month has been a very hectic and stressful. For anyone who hasn’t been keeping up, Dirt Bike Boy has been sick. The most recent episode took me away from writing and work. I was left to focus on him 110%. I’m not complaining, it’s just what parents do when one of their kids are sick.

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Dirt Bike Boy – Special Edition

January 23, 2009

As many of you twitter followers know, Dirt Bike Boy is back in the hospital. He’s having complications from the surgery that removed his appendix over the Christmas holidays. A couple days ago, he had another surgery.

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