Adventures Of Fatherhood

Reactions to snow days around my house are usually quite varied.For us parents, it’s immediate angst over our work schedules and devising a plan for kid coverage.For the kids, there’s no jumping for joy for snow days, probably because they can pick up on the trouble it often causes their parents.Beckett is usually disappointed because… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Sometimes kids like to whine.I always listen to Beckett’s complaints about this or that because I know there will come a time in the near future when he will not be so forthcoming with his concerns. However, most of the time I have to admit the issues that cause him the most consternation are pretty… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Carson went creative with his Valentine’s Day gift to his mom last weekend.Like many parents I have spoken with, our Valentine’s Day was largely spent with the children, including church and a birthday party for classmates of Beckett’s at Beach Bounce in West Ocean City.We took Carson along so he could play while Beckett was… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

It’s crazy town at the house in the mornings.That’s why on school mornings I make sure to get up at least an hour or so before the kids to begin preparations for the day.I have come to the conclusion that harried mornings will just be the norm at this point. The latest development complicating things… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

We took the kids on their first ski vacation last week, and I’m happy to report there were no injuries.Thanks to forecasted blizzard conditions along our five-hour route to Deep Creek Lake from here, we made our trip a nine-day excursion rather than seven, and I’m so glad we did.About 20 minutes after we arrived… Read more »