As parents, we’ve all had to play the ‘Why’ game. For those of us who have ever had toddlers, we understand what it’s like to be the target of a rapid-fire Q&A. You know, something like this… KID: “Why is there grass in our front yard?” PARENT: “Because someone planted grass seed there … [Read more...] about The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done.
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The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree.
My blood pressure is at it's boiling point. My vision is becoming tunneled and it feels like someone is pulling down the shades inside of my head, making everything turn black. I'm shaking, hunched over the kitchen sink with my eyes closed while I take deep breaths and silently count to … [Read more...] about The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree.
EAT YOUR HEART OUT #8: OVEN-BAKED SKILLET PUFF-PANCAKE.
Let's fast-forward to tomorrow morning... or even Sunday morning. Chances are, you might have someone lying next to you in bed. Whether it's your husband, wife or even the stranger that somehow became your soul mate at 2:05am in front of the pub as they broke a heel or split their pants and … [Read more...] about EAT YOUR HEART OUT #8: OVEN-BAKED SKILLET PUFF-PANCAKE.
DAD’S IN DEEP SH!T #28 – TEENY HOUDINI.
With the recent birth of our third child, I've felt confident that Ava (4½) and Charlie (2½) were in a pretty good place for the most part, able to listen and follow most directions and on occasion even lend a hand with the baby. Ava has been a great big sister so far, helping to bathe Mason, tell … [Read more...] about DAD’S IN DEEP SH!T #28 – TEENY HOUDINI.
Of Course You Can’t Get Pregnant Standing Up.
"I love big families. I'd totally love to have 4 or 5 kids, that would be so awesome", my wife said to her friend Lisa as she paced around the kitchen on the phone. "Holy motherfuck, she's off the reservation, dude.", I said to myself, as I backpedaled into the shadows surrounding the basement … [Read more...] about Of Course You Can’t Get Pregnant Standing Up.
The Big Easy: 1,000 Days in the Making.
If you noticed a small lapse of correspondence last week, it's because I was in New Orleans, Louisiana, attending the 3rd annual Dad Summit 2.0. I had attended last year in Houston, Texas as a fly on the wall, somewhat unfamiliar with the small militia of dad bloggers occupying the space. At the … [Read more...] about The Big Easy: 1,000 Days in the Making.
