A new nightly event has become quite the hit around the house.I handle the bath duties in my family, and, depending on the attitudes of my boys on that particular night, it can be a hilarious event full of giggles and memories or a nightmare full of anguish and frustration.Since Carson was born 14 months… Read more »
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Adventures In Fatherhood
Teaching is a wonderful part of parenting, but I have been surprised to discover learning is also a gratifying, albeit difficult, part of it.As to be expected, a lot of time is dedicated to showing our kids how to do things, from putting a puzzle together to tricks on a trampoline to stacking blocks to… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
There’s nothing like the discovery of a dairy allergy to get a kid rolling.This seems to be the case with our 14-month-old Carson, who has been battling a nasty case of what was believed to be reflux since he was born.It turns out it wasn’t so much reflux but more a case of an allergic… Read more »
Fatherhood Adventures
Setting high expectations with kids can be dangerous territory, but, in this case, Christmas morning exceeded all my hopes.As the big day approached last weekend, my excitement level was running high about all that would await the kids when they woke up. However, I found out on Christmas Eve night Pam had me beat when… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
A picture can, and often does, say it all.Surely, the one above does just that, and I can’t personally look at it without laughing and shaking my head.Over the last couple years, many readers have requested I put a photo in this space of the kids, and I was waiting for the right moment. Well,… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
Thanks largely to Pam, there’s a lot of Christmas spirit flowing through the house these days.That’s why I almost went cross-eyed when last Friday she floated the idea of possibly having two trees this year, the customary fake one along with a real one.It wasn’t so much that I thought it was overkill, although that… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
The routine of putting my kids to sleep seems to always be in a state of flux.While Beckett, the 2 ½-year-old, is now at the point he will let us know when he’s tired and seems to embrace sleep on most occasions, it’s a little different when it comes to his younger brother, Carson, our… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
There is one particular phrase that causes me to cringe like no other.It’s “Hey Daddy, watch this,” an often heard comment from my 2 ½-year-old Beckett.I remember the first time I heard my son say those words. It was shocking at the time because he was barely speaking up to that point. Hearing him say… Read more »
Adventures In fatherhood
Diaper changes are serious business around my house. After 2 ½ years of multiple diaper changes every day, it’s gotten quite old I must admit.While I do not want to rush or wish any part of my kids’ lives away, I am anxious for the time they will be out of diapers.It will be a… Read more »
Adventures In Fatherhood
It never ceases to amaze me the differences between my two kids. There are so many examples, but one in particular is on my mind today.It’s becoming increasingly clear that Carson, who just turned 1-year-old this month, wants nothing to do with the spotlight, while Beckett, 2 ½-years-old, is all about being the center of… Read more »