Right now as I type this here is what is happening: 1. My daughter is blaring “Party in the USA” for the 35th time all upset that her hair “not…Read more
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Funniest Story EVER
While painting this weekend, Amanda laid on the bed with Addy to play Dora. Here is the extent of the conversation that ensued that about made me pee my pants…Read more
Painting the Rooms to get ready for lil’ Hoosier #3
My wife is ready to go with little one #3 in about 5 weeks. 5 weeks and we have not accomplished very much. Something about being the third child where…Read more
Night Discussion with My Two Kids
Tonight I brought the kids upstairs to my room to read some books, but we never made it to the books. We just started talking and it all started when Aiden was…Read more
My Kids Artwork Shared in Story by the amazing author Christopher Herz
Check out the amazing Sunday Story created each week by the gifted author Christopher Herz. Due to the fact that my daughter broke my camera we had a discussion and we…Read more
Life in the Maurer Updates – Spike the Elf, Addy Birthday, and Conversations
Yesterday, my daughter turned 4. I cannot believe that she is 4 years old already. This girl is someone that keeps you on your toes. Where has the time gone?…Read more
Spike The Elf Has Returned
Last night the tradition of “Elf on the Shelf” book and activities were in full swing. The kids realized that the Elf was hidden somewhere in the house. I have…Read more
Things I learned from making a volcano with my kids
Last week I posted a video and blog write up on making a paper mache volcano with kids. You can scroll back to find it and watch the video on…Read more
What do you do with 8 ingredients and less than $10? Build a VOLCANO!
Being the nerd that I am, I love to build and make different things with my kids, especially when I am home alone with them to avoid and fighting and…Read more
Leave it up to my son…..
So Aiden and Addy go to the store with Amanda the other day. They are allowed to pick out some candy, but instead Aiden uncovers a secret item in the…Read more