It's funny, what you remember from your childhood. On this Father's Day, I was lucky enough to spend it with my dad, as he and my mom drove down from Pennsylvania on Friday. Jenny and Nana ran a few errands in the later afternoon and my dad and I had a rare chance to hang out. We drove to … [Read more...] about Following in my Father’s Footsteps.
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Beating Back the Creature of Habit.
In the grand scheme of things, having a bunch of kids right in a row and being a full-time primary caregiver is pretty routine. Sure, when we had Ava (our first), EVERYTHING was a new experience, from changing your first diaper to giving your first bath, letting them walk on their own, despite … [Read more...] about Beating Back the Creature of Habit.
10 Books by Dads That You Need This Father’s Day.
In the spirit of Father's Day, I thought it might only be fitting to highlight a few of the dads that I've met along the way that have written books. Not just 'books', but brutally honest works of non-fiction and comedic memoirs about fatherhood, written by actual fathers. Dudes that have ALL been … [Read more...] about 10 Books by Dads That You Need This Father’s Day.
Do Dads Have a Chance at Being Their Daughter’s Best Friend?
I've been in my daughter's life from the beginning. From the day she was born, took her first breath and cried in my arms. I've been there as she began to crawl and take her first steps, say her first word and develop an amazing and endearing personality. I became a full-time stay-at-home dad … [Read more...] about Do Dads Have a Chance at Being Their Daughter’s Best Friend?
Maybe We Should’ve Stayed in on Mother’s Day to Have A Perfect Night In.
Now that I’ve recovered from the trauma of what was supposed to be a relaxing, lovely Mother’s Day, let me tell you what I SHOULD have done to celebrate. Every year since we’ve had kids, I make a point to ask my wife EXACTLY what she would like to do for Mother’s Day. During the course of the … [Read more...] about Maybe We Should’ve Stayed in on Mother’s Day to Have A Perfect Night In.
Happy Mother’s Day AND a Quinny Giveaway!
There was a time when I was really great at holidays and special occasions. I would create a list of gift ideas, put some thought into buying a special piece of jewelry, like this amazing necklace (with all of our kids birthdates) from my friend Anna Bee... ...or attempt an even more ambitious … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day AND a Quinny Giveaway!
