As the first school bell rings, I am forced to reminisce… I like to think of Summer as a relative that comes to visit- you know, that favorite aunt or uncle who greats you with a hug and a smile. She delights you with stories and adventures and you can’t believe how much fun you … Read more
Technology is always evolving which presents a number of challenges as well as opportunities. In the last week, I have been on vacation, moved, and attended a conference. There’s tech for checking into the airport, tech for entertainment for the kids while on the road, tech for communicating with colleagues, tech for finding resources at … Read more
This story doesn’t end well. What you need to know is that I was returning a scooter. It was supposed to be an easy task. Leave the Magic Kingdom, return the scooter to the Contemporary Resort, and return back to the Magic Kingdom in time for the light show and fireworks. The task took its … Read more
I have been invited to participate in an hhgregg ambassador program, and this post is sponsored by hhgregg. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. (Be sure to check out then end of this post for the $100 hhgregg gift card giveaway.) Yesterday, I had the opportunity to take part in the Chore … Read more
Let me start by saying this is not a sponsored post. I am a BIG fan of the way that Dove Men+Care supports fathers, and I am excited to share any message they deliver that supports dads. And this message is awesome. The first part of the message, First Fatherhood Moments, conveys the real reaction … Read more
I apparently killed my son’s appetite for cotton candy. Not long ago we went to a ballgame, and I decided to commemorate the event with a purchase of cotton candy. The cotton candy was red and yellow intertwined with yumminess. Not wanting to witness my own personal version of the Hunger Games I decided to … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2817. Daddy Chronicles: Games That Don’t Make Sense. They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Well, today I needed an invention. I needed something to entertain my children that wasn’t electronic, but was indoorsy. And then it happened by accident. You see the boy was playing with squigz . … Read more
Poop Deck Community Members, Please pardon my dust. I have many more stories to tell and share, but I am facing the last three days of the school year – after which the Captain will reappear. There’s a lot happening and a fun summer ahead. Stay ready. That’s all for now. Captain….out!
It’s a big week for superheroes, or so I have heard, and some of the biggest and most resilient superheroes are parents. Think about it, parents, you have a mission – you have sworn to protect and develop the children that you have, and yet there are forces out there attempting to thwart your endeavors. … Read more
One of my daughter’s favorite songs, years ago, was a Laurie Berkner song called “I’m a Mess”. She thought it was hilarious. She would laugh and sing along as Laurie sang, “I’m a mess, I’m a mess, I’m a big old messy mess…” And she was right because, frankly, kids are messy. And it seems … Read more