You have to admire a parent who feels comfortable enough in their parenting to allow their minions write the blog entry this week. I just don’t think the world is ready yet for Sinister and Nefarious to publish just yet. Half the time, I don’t think I’m ready for their thoughts. And […]
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Once again I am faced with the dilemma of the perfect recipient for the Evil Genius Parent Award (Bonus round for me being slack over the last 2 weeks). It’s not so much about the recipient – found that no problem. It’s the details – I have to rely on […]
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Evil Genius Inc is currently on mid-year school holidays. And it has not exactly been the best school holidays. We’ve had toxic paint fumes right outside our front door (always a joy during pregnancy), 10 days straight of rain, and then the spawnlings were hit with Slap Cheek (5th’s disease […]
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
The weather is crappy. Really really crappy. It’s cold, wet, and there’s only so much you can do in the confines of the Evil Genius Lair. BRING OUT THE BOARD GAMES!! EG History lesson – EG Dad and I are not known for our friendly, jovial, nature during board games. […]
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Every Evil Genius Lair needs a First Aid kit. Something easily retrievable when minions are set alight, or eye-brows singed, or chocolate smeared across ceilings. However, I often wonder about exactly what needs to be in the EG First Aid kit. Bandages, band-aids, plaster tape – sure. We know all […]
Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Spend a little time watching spawnlings at work play and you will start to see that science comes naturally to them. Seriously – science is an art form. It is purely about finding out how and why things happen. (Oxford Dictionary) Definition of science (noun) The intellectual and practical activity encompassing […]
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Nefarious has an awesome birthday. His first birthday was on Free Comic Book Day. Coolest morning ever. We went over to the local comic book store and introduced him to Daleks, Imperial troops, and The Batman. It has since become a bit of a tradition for young Nefarious to celebrate […]
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
It is that time of year again. If you’re North of the border, you’re hitting Summer Holidays. Zombies (teens with default “I’m bored” settings); Vampires (pre-teens with inability to earn their own money, drive themselves anywhere, and clean up own mess); and Trolls (creative parents on the web who brag […]
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Father’s Day is approaching for minions in the United States of America. For Mother’s Day last month, EG Dad received a little robot vacuum cleaner. Yes, I know – EG MUM is supposed to receive on Mother’s Day, not EG Dad. But hey, this was given to him (a prize […]
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Do you have a pet? A fluffy puppy? An evil cat? At Evil Genius Inc, we have three. Yes – 3. And today, I really REALLY regret each of them. You see, we have dragons. Yes – Dragons. Oh, alright – if you want to spoil the magic. They are […]
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes