This time of the year my family tries to do a little spring cleaning and at the same time, we try to teach our son, Francis, how he is fortunate to have the toys he has as well as how to be tidier.

As I have grown up, I’ve noticed, in various groups of friends, there is usually one person who is truly funny.

On December 1, Red made his highly anticipated return to the Zeches household. If you are wondering who Red is, he is Francis and Charlotte’s ‘Elf’. 

A few nights ago, I was at home without the TV on, no music playing, and not reading anything. One could say I was doing nothing.

Over the past few weeks, I have taken Francis to a preseason football game and basketball game.