A fun development of late has been Beckett’s interest in his early days, or as he says, “when I was a kid.”A nightly routine for us is to chat about his day while he showers. The males of the house still use the outdoor shower, which provides a fun setting for these talks. I always… Read more »
Category: Fatherhood Adventures
Fatherhood Adventures – October 21, 2016
Beckett doesn’t know a stranger.Subsequently, he’s the king of small talk. He will talk to anyone about anything, no matter their age. He always finds a way to start a conversation.For example, while at the soccer fields the other day, I had to use the restroom before we were going to buy a snowball from… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – October 14, 2016
With the pool about to be closed, we have been looking for a new proverbial “carrot” to dangle for good behavior from Carson.For Carson, some days are smooth at school and some are far from it. Since typical behavior modification tools have proven largely ineffective, there’s some bribery that takes place. I prefer not to… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – October 7, 2016
During a particularly challenging morning getting the boys ready for school, there was a “mad dad” appearance.While both boys were being uncooperative, having to be reminded multiple times to do what they should be doing on their own, it was Carson who was driving me crazy with antics that would frustrate even if the most… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – September 30, 2016
It’s been interesting thus far this year having Beckett in our office after school.Up until this year, he has gone to day care immediately after school to do his homework. In a perfect world, when school was over, we would be able to call it a day at work when the school day is over,… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – September 23, 2016
A guilty pleasure of mine is taking a few minutes after school drop-offs in the morning to catch my breath before work.Straight out of the obvious disclaimer department, I love my kids and they are our world, but there are times when there’s a need for a little time to allow the heart to grow… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – September 16, 2016
Sports teaches kids a lot of things, including humility.Beckett, 8, had two soccer games last Saturday, one for his recreation team and another for his club team. His team won the “rec” game, 4-2, and he played a strong game. A few hours later, his club team lost, 3-1, and he didn’t play well.One of… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – September 9, 2016
The emotions of the first day of school usually get the best of me, but it was a little different this year.Nope, I didn’t need sunglasses to walk out of either school after dropping our sons off this year. That’s a good thing because my latest pair has been missing for about a week. I’m… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – September 2, 2016
With school starting next week, Beckett’s summer reading has kicked into high gear, finally.Although it looked doubtful a few weeks ago, due to some major procrastinating, it looks like he will surpass his minimum eight-book requirement.It’s been a summer of biographies for Beckett after an initial dive into R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series didn’t go so… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures – August 26, 2016
Because of all the entertainment it provides, people watching is one of my favorite parts of the summer season around here.The beach and Boardwalk are, of course, the best spots for this sort of thing.While on the beach recently, I couldn’t help but marvel over a nearby family.The parents literally never left their chairs the… Read more »