Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 2302. It is the Eve of the New Year. I’m not one for making resolutions because they usually don’t stick. There was the year that I was going to do 100+ push-ups every day. That ended with tendinitis in March. The year I was going to give up pop. … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2298. Father Christmas Chronicles. There is a common misconception regarding Christmas and children and the “order” of the day. There are a plethora of movies that show the mother and father slumbering peacefully, only to be awoken by two (or more) of the most delightful young cherubs as they gently rouse … Read more
There are two movies that I watch every Christmas, and yes they are a bit clichéd – It’s a Wonderful Life and Scrooge (the Albert Finney version and also the Muppet Christmas Carol). There is something magical and rejuvenating about these films. While they are both (all three) “Christmas” movies, Christmas is really the backdrop … Read more
Missed out on the major shopping days? We might have something for you. We like to have fun. And our hope is that you like to have fun as well. As I have mentioned before, my daughter is a bit of an artist, which is why you can never find paper or a marker around … Read more
Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 2258 This one is for the haters. Haters is probably a harsh word to use. Instead, I will dedicate this post to the ungrateful. November is the month of thanks. We should be thankful more than one month a year (just as we should celebrate Black History, Hispanic Heritage, … Read more
Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 2256. The “mess hall” is not The Captain’s greatest contribution to the family, but it is something that my family does well. Especially around the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas meals are legendary. There is something about good food and company that makes the holidays complete. Now one of … Read more
I received complimentary tickets to the Newport Aquarium. My words and views are my own. Enjoy! Captain and Mrs. Captain happen to be the type of parents that believe that fun and learning can go hand in hand. Over Fall Break we had an opportunity to take a trip to a place that supports … Read more
The Captain has been compensated for this post by the good people at MilkPEP. As a proud member of the Milk family, I am working specifically with The National Milk Mustache “got milk?” and the Protein Fight Club Campaigns. Though I have been paid for this writing, it is my full intention to provide you … Read more
Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date Unimportant. Today, I lived a scene from a sitcom. Except there was no script, no actors, no audience to witness my ingenuity and buffoonery. Just me, my daughter, our bike, and my nemesis – the Ice Cream Man. The Ice Cream Man (hereafter known as ICM) is my nemesis. … Read more
I was paid by Life of Dad, LLC to be an entrant in the #SuperMilkMan competition. So, in essence, I am being paid to have the opportunity to meet Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – who is the star of the Milk campaign #SuperMilkMan. This is a great gig. What? You didn’t see The Rock’s ad … Read more