My dad used to always sing a Jim Croce song to me, “Don’t Mess Around With Jim”. The chorus was my favorite- You don’t tug on Superman’s cape. You don’t spit in the wind. You don’t pull the mask off that ol Lone Ranger, and you don’t mess around with Jim. I would smile gleefully … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2466. Daddy Chronicles. We are now on Day 4 of potty training. It is an arduous task that is one part humbling, one part humorous, and one part mystery. It’s almost like a game of chicken. With pee. And poop. You are almost daring it to adorn your carpet. It was … Read more
The World Cup is finally here. I am personally looking forward to cheering on The U.S. soccer team on Monday with the kids. Last time we talked about sharing our love of the game. Today? We are talking snacks! As a new Soccer Dad, I am still learning about the right snacks during, or after, … Read more
Sears wants you to honor dad this Father’s Day through “Snap Your ‘Stache” – a nationwide search for the greatest mustache. What does that mean? Check out this video. Now through June 15, moms and kids can take a photo of dad’s mustache – or he can snap a mustache selfie – and share … Read more
Summer time means playtime around these parts, and thanks to our friends at Hasbro we have had plenty with which to play! The first item is fun in the tub or the water table. The Sesame Street Elmo Bath Adventure Steamboat is unique in that it comes with a “Captain Elmo” and a steamboat, but … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2458. Daddy Chronicles. So far, I think that I am winning summer. In less than a week, we have: gone to a baseball game, seen fireworks, made s’mores, camped outside, grilled multiple times, played in the pool, played in the rain, played video games, written journals, read books, seen an advanced … Read more
I am a newly minted Soccer Dad. My daughter just finished her first season of soccer, and I think it is a safe assumption that there will be many more seasons to come. I watched my daughter go from a tentative player who wasn’t sure what to do to an assertive kid who thoroughly enjoyed … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2429. Daddy Chronicles. I’m pondering something. I am wondering if our dependence on technology makes us more efficient, or does it simply mire us in a series of error beeps, whistles, and blue screens. Today, I attempted to use the copy machine, and though I have no empirical data to support … Read more
Mother’s Day is around the corner – in case you missed the memo from all the specials on things that you can buy or get for mom to show her thanks. The question remains though – “What makes moms special?” I’m going to go ahead and apologize now because this post is going to ramble … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2016. Daddy Chronicles. I am the greatest car karaoke singer in the world. At least that is what I believe. I’m a ’90’s R&B/Broadway Show tunes type crooner. And I bring the house down every time I perform – which was on a daily basis until The Eldest started riding to … Read more