They are the best of friends and the worst of enemies. That’s life these days with our sons, Beckett, 5, and Carson, 3.For the most part, our sons get along pretty well, but there are moments in every day when they have to be separated before they come to blows and someone or both get… Read more »
Category: Fatherhood Adventures
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Maybe it’s just because it represents all the fingers on one hand, but I think my son’s 5th birthday is a big milestone in his life.Five years ago, on May 12 at 9:30 p.m. (it didn’t fall on Mother’s Day in 2008), our oldest son Beckett was born in a West Chester, Pa.Many of you… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
When Beckett came in our room minutes before 5 the other morning (it was a Saturday, of course), I asked him why he was up so early.I had to ask him several times before getting an answer as he roamed around our room aimlessly and throughout the second floor.Finally, he answered me by saying, “Because… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
After a recent spate of misbehavior by Beckett, I tried to dig deep and reach his heart the other day by introducing the significance of the “d” word to him.As I launched into my little lecture about how his behavior was upsetting me and causing me to become disappointed in him, I tried explaining what… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhoood
No two mornings are the same at my house, and this can be quite difficult to manage at times for a person, like me, who prefers routine and structure.My boys typically wake up in the morning with anything but that on their minds. They are looking to wreak a little havoc before proceeding on the… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
Dealing with sick kids is not my forte, but unfortunately, I have been getting a lot of practice at it of late.It has been a rough stretch at our humble abode over the last several months, as I can’t recall a period of time when at least one member of the family was not dealing… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
The long Easter weekend with young kids is not for the weak. That much I have learned for sure over the last five years.By the time Monday rolled around, I was in desperate need of a respite from fatherhood. I know home life has been quite demanding and overwhelming when I welcome a return to… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
As the father of two young boys, I often wonder what girls are like to raise.Generally speaking, I have to believe there are major differences between raising little girls and raising little boys. I have no idea which is tougher because I don’t have any girls, but I do know my boys come with challenges… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
For some reason, I was saddened this week when Beckett was told by the eye doctor he needed to begin wearing glasses.Those feelings were quickly dashed when I learned he thought it would be incredibly cool to wear them and wanted to do so terribly.Like most things with kids, these sorts of milestone changes are… Read more »
Adventures Of Fatherhood
After nearly five years of being a parent, I have learned a tremendous amount about a lot of different things when it comes to raising my kids.It’s funny these days to think about what I thought parenting was going to be in comparison to what it is in reality.For one thing, it’s a lot harder… Read more »