We’ve all encountered it: the dreaded writing prompt. Even my kids, who are in the third and fourth grade, have had to deal with it. Somewhere, some time, some person has stood up in front of a group of people and produced a writing prompt.

I couldn’t be too angry with him for this one. I think we’ve all done it at least once in our lives. And if you haven’t, you really ought to try it!

What do you do when your kids choose your spouse over you? Threats of physical violence seem to work pretty well… Enjoy!

What makes ChiTAG different from every other con out there? Take a look!

It seems ironic that neither of the boys is actually dressing as a ninja for Halloween. Really, though, that’s completely appropriate. I mean, what’s the one thing a ninja would not dress as for Halloween? Enjoy!

What do you do when sitting in traffic in downtown Houston? Well, if you have an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old in the car, there really isn’t much choice. You make waves, lots and lots of waves. Enjoy!

Does anyone remember the old G.I. Joe cartoons? This is what they look like now. Enjoy!

Is there a place at Hogwarts for parents? Probably not… but there’s still plenty to learn. Enjoy!

Pop quiz: you’re in a knock-down drag-out fight with your brother over who owns something. Your parents are not only not helping, but they’re making things worse. What do you do?

If you read this story really carefully, you’ll see that there are actually two birthday presents given. Can you spot the second one?