captaincreed Captain’s Log. Diaper Dater 2560. Daddy Chronicles. We survived the birthday weekend. In case you were wondering, it’s like surviving vacation. Vacation is awesome, fun, adventurous, but it is also work. And so are birthdays. We had a low key class party (that was art themed), gymnastics, and a trip to the pro soccer game … Read more
I have had a difficult time digesting many of the conversations regarding race that have occurred following the tragic events in Ferguson. I couldn’t put what I was feeling into words. I was at a loss. Then one morning I was driving my daughter to school and I glanced at her in the rear view … Read more
Do you know any kids doing the extraordinary? Did you ever consider the fact that there are kids in your community that have the potential to do the extraordinary? More on that in a minute. As the reigning SuperMilkMan, I have shared, on a number of occasions, my affinity for Milk and all of its … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2546. Daddy Chronicles. I don’t get sick too often, but when I do I don’t get cheated. I started feeling ill on Friday. It was a sore throat. No biggie. Felt funny, but hey, it was a sore throat. Saturday morning I awoke with a sorer throat and had some difficulty … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2538. Daddy Chronicles. It has been awhile since I have posted. It’s hard to write, post, and find humor when within days/weeks am unarmed teen was shot, a community mourned and seemingly splintered, the murder/beheading of a journalist was broadcast, and the funniest man alive died. I have been struggling to … Read more
Today marks the last official day of summer break. On Monday the school year begins for me, and Wednesday it begins for the kids. This got me thinking about the similarities and differences between teaching and parenting. Here are my Top 5 similarities: 1. You can’t use the bathroom when you want. In school your … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2511. Daddy Chronicles. My daughter learned to ride her bike when she was 5 – on her birthday- and then decided to retire from bike riding. Now, almost two years later, she has decided to take up cycling again. In her short retirement, she has chosen to ride scooters, kid cars, … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2506. Daddy Chronicles. I am currently sitting next to a pile of Star Wars toys. Those of you who know the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek will recognize the conflict between my title and current situation. Nonetheless, I am preparing myself for an epic journey, a voyage of sorts, … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2505. Daddy Chronicles. A beetle dies at the end of this post. In last week’s Great Adventures as Dad we had an epic episode. I’m hyperbolizing a bit (a lot), but anytime I can make my life sound grand (it is) then I will. Anyhow, it was a unique week … Read more
A Father’s Day post in July? Yep. You know why? Everyday is Father’s Day as a dad. The same applies to moms and Mother’s Day too, but let me explain. One of the things that you learn when you become a parent is that life never stops. There’s always something to do. This year for … Read more