Adam’s 26th Sobriety Anniversary Party

Adam’s sobriety party was at 8 on his anniversary date, the 23rd, so I didn’t get to stay with the boys the night of their first day of school. All the Parrots were able to make it, except for Dave, who moved to Las Vegas because this was no town to be a waiter during … Continue reading Adam’s 26th Sobriety Anniversary Party →

Back to School

So the first day of school is here, and, yes, Matteo’s going back. If he turns out to have trouble, they can always bring him back home and get him another tutor. That’s Maya’s reasoning, and, although I don’t get a vote (like Joyce has said a million times), I think it’s the right decision. … Continue reading Back to School →

Should Matteo Go Back to School? (last part)

My summer routine for the boys has us alternating between working on skills with them individually and then the three of us just having fun together, mostly in the pool, but there’s a lot you can do around the Sharpmans to keep a couple boys engaged. We even started playing board games to get us … Continue reading Should Matteo Go Back to School? (last part) →

Should Matteo Go Back to School? (part 2)

When I got back to the house from Joyce’s, and after I had what’s become my regular morning swim without the kids around to distract me from getting a good workout, I went to Sandy’s office and knocked on the doorframe. “Hunter!,” she said, looking up. “What brings you here?” I don’t know why she … Continue reading Should Matteo Go Back to School? (part 2) →

Should Matteo Go Back to School? (part 1)

Now that summer’s almost over, I can look back and be pleased that the boys had a good time with me, even if Maya, still being careful about COVID, didn’t ok my suggestion that we go to Disneyland or Six Flags or Dodger Stadium. They had to have with Dr. Peterson some days, too, but, … Continue reading Should Matteo Go Back to School? (part 1) →