Adventures of a Crazy Gay Man » I know, Right?!?

Adam’s first real vacuuming.

zalexander — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 17:17:51 +0000

Later he told me to get out of the way ” I’m working here!” (Feeling a mix of happy and guilty since I’ve told him that before and hearing it reflected back sounds kinda harsh. )

Politician?

zalexander — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 07:27:51 +0000

Saturday night at Haystack Pizza, Adam was enthralled with the cool, host and waiter. What I didn’t know was that they were captivated by him and he had them in his tiny palm, the cool was dancing for him etc.

The thing that struck me was that the host said Adam would grow up to be a politician. I’m not sure if that’s because I’ve had that notion/inkling/whispering before. Or perhaps it was random – but time will tell.

Right now he’s four and a half and learning to be a big boy at Little Bear School.

I think most parents hear these little things and file them away in their hearts and I am no exception but mine is filed away with a date and time.

Every year – every dang year

zalexander — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:34:51 +0000

I promise myself I’ll cut back on gifts for Adam. This year it was less but still went a bit overboard. Not anything big since we already have a bike and a scooter so it’s not a pricey year. Budget was tight so it worked out.

My problem is that I pick up things from September on and then forget. I did that a few Christmases ago and I remember how Emily helped me get ‘unstuck’ and we just started wrapping; I miss her a great deal even still.

Next weekend is baking cookies and the cool getting baked on Baileys. It’s a silly tradition but it’s mine. I’ve got the recipe ready for the cookies and me.

Puddle Jumping

zalexander — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 03:55:18 +0000

I look at this and wonder what’s typical? He’s a great kid and I think he should be more wreck less and carefree; I hope I haven’t made him to serious.

Post haircut – look at those eyes.

zalexander — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 05:20:16 +0000

Honestly, I know the are blue with grey, but I’m very used to them as well. Sometimes it hits me how cute this guy is.

Santa Time

zalexander — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 05:10:52 +0000

Our annual tradition continues – Santa Pic! (Still missing Old Town tbh)

Why yes, I have an original Mark Holmes

zalexander — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:59:52 +0000

I received this heartfelt and personal gift that I still admire, after all these years and homes. Thanks for the amazing gift Mark.

After all these years – Curious George is still our morning ritual.

zalexander — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 04:49:55 +0000

Zane’s Family Christmas Cookies

zalexander — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:13:33 +0000

Zane’s Family Christmas Cookies from childhood.

Ingredients:
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups shortening (or softened butter)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon no-color almond extract

Makes:
7-8 dozen cookies.
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Step 2
In bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, vanilla and almond extract; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture; beat until combined. Do not chill. Fill cookie press with dough and with desired disks, press cookies onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Step 3
Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet on cooling rack. Remove from sheet; cool completely.

Christmas time

zalexander — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 04:02:20 +0000

Watching the Polar Express after all these years, still a great movie.