I'm no tough guy, but I can probably count on one hand, the things that I'm afraid of... Taking a bottlerocket or Roman candle to the face. Being buried alive. Occasionally someone will get me with 'there's a spider on your neck!' Going to jail. ...and I've recently added one … [Read more...] about Daughter Of Kong.
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Chalkboard Dreaming.
A few weeks ago, I took Ava to the pediatrician (so I could get ripped off by the valet again) for a check-up. I signed us in and took a seat. Ava went directly to the chalkboard and got to work. Any time she finds something that will hold her attention for more than a few minutes, I sit back … [Read more...] about Chalkboard Dreaming.
Refrigerator Therapist #5: No Balls.
Sometimes I feel like this. Like when my wife spends a lot of money on shoes or my kid eats crayons and I sit there, say nothing and give a fake smile. The Phillies are playing their home opener (losing to the Astros??) right now and I'm folding onesies in between innings. Anyone … [Read more...] about Refrigerator Therapist #5: No Balls.
DAD’S IN DEEP SH!T #12: Kiss Me.
ME: Here you go honey, it's a one-time deal. Your mom isn't home and I need you to pipe down, so have at this white chocolate lollipop. AVA: Wow! Talk about telekinetic activity, look at this mess! Ectoplasmic residue. It's the real thing. AVA: KISSSSSS MEEEEEEEE. ME (internally): HOLY … [Read more...] about DAD’S IN DEEP SH!T #12: Kiss Me.
Winning.
Last week I was nominated (nominated myself) in a contest via Circle of Moms. They're conducting a search for the top 25 Dad bloggers. The way I see it, you've got a choice. You can ignore the laughs I've provided over the last 8 months, I can feed my kid a bunch of chocolate and send her your … [Read more...] about Winning.
DAD’S IN DEEP SH!T #11: She’s An American Girl.
WIFE: We should take Ava to the American Girl store and see if she likes anything. We don't have to buy something, we'll just look! ME (internally): Oh yeah, sure. We'll just go and 'look'. I've been down this road before. DEAR MILITARY, SEND THE PREDATOR DRONES TO STRIKE ME DOWN AT … [Read more...] about DAD’S IN DEEP SH!T #11: She’s An American Girl.
