The Closer

I tend to pride myself on being a self-reliant person and would like to think there's not much I can't do (I'm talking in the realm of parenting here...not bike riding or water polo and definitely not bicycle polo...so bear with me) Regardless of this egotistical view on parenting, even I need a break sometimes. I'm talking about the thin line between bucking up to push through a frustrating situation and the decision to start ripping my hair out and check into the nearest psych ward. (disclaimer: I still, notably, have a full head of hair and to date, haven't felt the need to be psychologically evaluated)

When battling with a Dragon, I've found it's important to recognize the signs of an impending bout of hysteria and know the appropriate time to call the bullpen for reinforcements.

Enter: My Husband...also known now as The Closer. He stands 6'8" and can convince any crying baby that it's time to take the party shoes off and call it a night. I really shouldn't be devoting an entire post to this, as he's already started to get an inflated ego on the topic, but a little bragging is worth the break at 3:30 am.

Edit: There is no way I couldn't add this to the end of the post. It's John's reaction after first reading "The Closer" and it's part of why I married him.

Sweet. I am hoping that this blog and the perfect picture that is associated constructs a prime time spin off on TBS in which I'm a detective with true grit, a heart of gold and a love for justice...

Detective Carl Kuwalski is a seasoned veteran known for his fedora, ascot and occasional pipe. he loves children and despises the criminal cease pool that has consumed his "streets". After a long day on the job, Carl likes to sit in his favorite leather recliner, drink scotch, listen to jazz and think about the ones that "got away". Watch Carl this fall on TBS following a new season of "Southern Justice" and "Law & Order: Car Jacking Division."