Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2657. Daddy Chronicles: Exhaustion. I don’t know how to express how tired I am. And, I’m not special, there are others equally as tired – Mrs. Captain for one. I think I have it figured out though (probably not): Life is a marathon of sprints. You see, I ran was on … Read more
I don’t swear around my children. If my mom is reading this, I don’t swear at all. And while I do know they are going to hear things from other people, I try to make sure that I keep their environment as clean as possible. So yesterday morning, the girl and I are getting ready … Read more
I have the pleasure of following up Patrick Quinn and his frank holiday experience. This is slightly intimidating as P Money (that’s what I call him) has model-esque hair, teeth, and looks. But nonetheless, here it goes- So the holidays can be a tricky time. Many people think of it as a time to unwind, … Read more
The great Christmas Mixtape reveal! The first song is a special one. I remember that I stalked this song and wanted it to lead off my tape some 30 years ago. It was a Christmas song that I remember my dad singing to me in the car. It is…Snoopy’s Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen. If … Read more
I have been a dad for the better part of a decade. Wow. Seems like a long time when I say it that way. Anyways… I have been a dad for the better part of a decade, and one of the most important lessons that I have learned as a father is that you have … Read more
Captain’s Log, Diaper Date 2640. Daddy Chronicles… Today is just one of those days that you take on the chin. It wasn’t a “bad day”, but one with a proverbial dark cloud over it. I shouldn’t be upset- my family is healthy, we have all we need (despite the accusations of one of the heirs … Read more
I was driving my kids and family to the Polar Express. We were all dressed in pajamas- including my 6’3″ father – because that’s what you do for the Polar Express. You wear pajamas. I was worried we would be late and apparently was burning a bit of rubber. About 20 miles from the train … Read more
One of the things they don’t warn you about in parenting class is that there is a lot to forget about the early years. Yes, there is a ton to remember, but there’s a great deal to forget – and most of it you want to remember. Hence, Jill Caryl Weiner’s book When We Became … Read more
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
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