Adventures Of Fatherhood

Monday morning is never fun, but the start to this week seemed to begin a little different than any other I can remember in a long time.Pam works early a few mornings a week including Mondays, so I’m in charge of getting the boys ready for the day.That involves breakfast, getting them dressed and packing… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

At times, as my kids grow and mature, life with them seems like an out-of-control train.No matter how much I want to slow down time, there’s nothing stopping them from continuing to grow and change.Rather than dwelling on how fast time seems to be flying by, I have been thinking about what I’m not going… Read more »

Fatherhood Adventures

Pulling off surprises for the kids is a big deal for me and Pam.Fortunately, I have a wife who has a creative mind for these sorts of things and often hatches some pretty unique plans to wow our boys.We seem to pull off at least a few major surprises each year, mainly around holidays and… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Beckett was the first to wake up in the house the other day. Instead of storming into our room and announcing it, he decided last Sunday morning to begin his day without us.Since he’s quite the stomper, we know immediately when he’s awake, no matter what time it is.However, usually he either heads straight for… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

An annoying new phrase has surfaced around the house.For a few days, everything Beckett had to say was qualified with, “I know that but …”He was using it constantly and most of the time it was used completely wrong and made little sense. Apparently, somewhere along the way, he heard it and it has stuck… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

Thanks to my kids, Easter weekend has quietly become one of my favorite times of the year.This year, in particular, was quite significant for my family on several fronts, including an odd deadline we set for our oldest son, a new vigor for Easter egg hunts and a harsh lesson in the danger of toddlers… Read more »

Adventures Of Fatherhood

There are plenty of joys associated with parenting, but it’s the unexpected ones that get me the most excited.Sure, the first steps and first words are tremendous joys in this parenting adventure, and those monumental achievements deserve all the special hoopla.However, for me, I have found I particularly enjoy the more subtle and mundane moments… Read more »