Tag Archives: parenting

Four walls and a roof

Posted on April 5, 2014 by lanceelliottwallace

I hate moving. Moving is one of my least favorite activities because when you’re married to Carla, moving means painting. I hate painting. When we first got married we lived in an apartment with vaulted ceilings. Because of her need … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged children, Christmas, contemporary South, family, home buying, house painting, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Lilburn, Macon, memories, moving, new house, New South Essays, NewSouth, parenting, raising children, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, the South | 5 Comments

Truth in labeling

Posted on March 1, 2014 by lanceelliottwallace

There comes a time in every parent’s life when they are faced with the sudden and shocking realization that their children are no longer children. Monday morning I pulled an undershirt out of the drawer, and there at the back … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barron, Carlton, children, clothes, confusing tags, contemporary South, family, gifts, Harris, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, mixing up clothes, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, parenting, raising children, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, T-shirts, the South, undershirts, wearing your kids clothes | 4 Comments

It’s all downhill

Posted on February 8, 2014 by lanceelliottwallace

These were two journeys I didn’t want to take. I was less than thrilled to be “voluntold” by my wife back before Christmas that I was chaperoning our son’s first snow skiing adventure in January with the youth from church. … Continue reading →

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Veggie tales

Posted on October 26, 2013 by lanceelliottwallace

With age comes responsibility, and one of the responsibilities of children aged 5 and older in our house is eating vegetables. Lest you think Carla and I are unreasonable parents, we are not clean platers. The quantity of the food … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brothers, Carlton, children, children eating their vegetables, contemporary South, diet, family, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, nutrition, parenting, raising children, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southerners, the South | 1 Comment

Lions and monkeys and turtles, oh my!

Posted on October 12, 2013 by lanceelliottwallace

For the past two weeks, Carlton has been without his favorite sleep-aid: Lion. This now raggedy stuffed animal with the roaring voice box that hasn’t worked in several years has been his constant sleeping companion for the better part of … Continue reading →

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A trip to Georgia’s oldest city to feel new again

Posted on October 5, 2013 by lanceelliottwallace

I’ve kicked around Georgia now for more than 21 years, almost half my life. In all that time, I had only been to Savannah twice. The third time was definitely a charm last weekend as Carla and I were able … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Byrd's Cookie Company, children, contemporary South, family, Garden and Gun, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, Macon, marriage, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, Otis Redding, parenting, raising children, relationships, River Street, Savannah, Sittin on the dock of the bay, South, Southern Culture, Southern Living, Southerners, The Olde Pink House Restaurant, the South, travel, vacation, Westin Savannah Harbor | 1 Comment

Party planners

Posted on September 21, 2013 by lanceelliottwallace

When did planning a child’s birthday party become a logistical nightmare? Maybe some folks — you denizens of Pinterest, for example — love this delightful opportunity, but it’s beginning to wear on me. As we prepare for Carlton’s fifth birthday celebration, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birthday parties, bounce houses, Carlton, Catch Air, children, children's birthday parties, clowns, contemporary South, family, inflatables, Lance Elliott Wallace, Lance Wallace, New South, New South Essays, NewSouth, parenting, party planning, raising children, South, Southern, Southern Culture, Southerners, the Little Gym, the South | 1 Comment

The most important meal

Posted on September 14, 2013 by lanceelliottwallace

The phrase “part of a balanced breakfast” is on the sound track of my childhood. It was included in every super sugary cereal commercial during my decade-long consumption of Saturday morning cartoons. If Cookie Crisp is part of a balanced breakfast, then … Continue reading →

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The lost art of listening

Posted on September 7, 2013 by lanceelliottwallace

Hello, my name is Lance, and I have listening problem. This week I attended one of those four-hour workplace training sessions on emotional intelligence. It included an exercise on active listening. I was horrible. The humiliating experience caused me to … Continue reading →

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‘Yes’ and ‘No’

Posted on August 17, 2013 by lanceelliottwallace

The argument usually starts with this admonition from my wife: “You need to learn to say ‘No.’” The problem is that by the time this conversation happens, it’s too late. I’ve already committed myself to a number of conflicting responsibilities. … Continue reading →

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Four walls and a roof

Truth in labeling

It’s all downhill

Veggie tales

Lions and monkeys and turtles, oh my!

Party planners

The most important meal

The lost art of listening

‘Yes’ and ‘No’

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