I’ve been spending Saturdays in a fun (and exhausting) way.Beckett and I get up early for his 8 a.m. soccer practice at River Soccer Club. We then come home for an hour and head back for Carson’s TOPSOCCER program (The Outreach Program for Soccer). The goal is to provide young athletes with disabilities an opportunity… Read more »
Category: Fatherhood Adventures
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-September 20, 2019
by Steven Green
Maybe it’s just parenting’s ups and downs, but I’ve noticed my kids having some moods lately.Somedays they seem just off, and it’s an adjustment to see these new mood swings in my boys, 11 and 9 years old, respectively.I’m used to them being excitable, motivated and anxious to do whatever. Now, these boys have their… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-September 6, 2019
by Steven Green
First days of school are memorable no matter the age, but there’s no question they have changed over the years.Mention school to Carson, 9, and the result is a big sigh followed by a grunt merging frustration, disappointment and resentment into one sound. We spent most of last week talking up the prospects of school… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-August 30, 2019
by Steven Green
Eleven weeks ago, I was ready for a change in routine. Now, I’m looking forward to the return of one.As school approaches next week, I’m excited to return to the days of set schedules.While summer is fantastic in many respects, especially the warm weather, it’s also the busiest time of the year in our work… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-August 23, 2019
by Steven Green
“One Perfect Day.”That’s how Surfers Healing is described by many.Last week was our family’s fourth time participating in Surfers Healing, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in Ocean City on Aug. 14.Surfers Healing is a traveling camp providing children with Autism and other developmental disabilities the opportunity to go surfing under the caring and professional guidance… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-August 16, 2019
by Steven Green
(Editor’s Note: The following is a reprint from December of 2009. The writer is on assignment in Ocean City having a “staycation.”)Driving around with the kids can be quite entertaining these days, due largely to the element of surprise always looming.What’s great is most of the time the kids are laughing at each other and… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-August 9, 2019
by Steven Green
Over the course of the last month, Beckett has been counting down to this week’s White Marlin Open.Last year he got spoiled because he was given an inside perspective on how the tournament functions at the scales at Harbour Island Marina. He was able to touch many of the fish weighed and took a couple… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-August 2, 2019
by Steven Green
Carson takes his mom’s birthday seriously.I’ve always known that, but this year he confirmed it again.Pam’s birthday was Tuesday. It was 6 a.m. and I was on our Peloton getting in a workout when I saw Carson come out of his room with his handmade gifts for his mom (thanks to his friend Danielle who… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood-July 26, 2019
by Steven Green
Change always seems to be blowing around my house.There was a time not too long ago when we were out of the house heading to the beach, the pool or to a water park first thing on weekend mornings. The kids were always up no later than 6 in the morning so after an hour… Read more »
The Adventures Of Fatherhood- July 19, 2019
by Steven Green
Five keeper flounder in the first hour was a great start to a father-and-son fishing trip last Saturday.Since he has a little brother with special needs, it’s important for Beckett to get time alone with his parents or just me in this case. When I booked the trip, Pam and I talked about whether we… Read more »
