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) →

Reopening and the Boys

I just told y’all that Cody’s playing little league (he’s killing it, too.) Y’all might be wondering why it is that Jacob isn’t. The answer is Maya, who’s still being super careful about the boys. I’m not sure what she’s waiting for, but I reckon it seemed a little too soon to get Jacob involved … Continue reading Reopening and the Boys →