Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2649. Daddy Chronicles. The power of popsicles. I used to enjoy sick days. Ok, let me qualify that- I used to enjoy the idea of convalescing quietly while the rest of the world was busy doing their busy thing. There is something therapeutic about sitting in bed with a cup of … Read more
I have already shared my experience with Santa. Well, today he is at it again, but this time he is getting a little help from the good people at Macy’s. I believe that Macy’s National Believe Day is one of the coolest things that I have heard about. Before I get into that, let me … 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
Short post for Day 11. It has been a rough couple of days health wise in our house. And the sleep is lacking…NONETHELESS the posting must go on! The Barking Dogs “singing” Jingle Bells was one of my favorite Christmas songs, and thus it earned a spot in the pantheon of holiday tunes known as … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2645. Daddy Chronicles. Toys Break. I don’t remember my toys breaking this often when I was a kid. Aside from the dog’s name, “Uh Oh” might be the most repeated phrase that I hear in my house. And it seems to always come from my son. Don’t get me wrong, my … 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 can’t make this up. I won a free cemetery plot. Yes. A place to rest my soulless body for eternity. For free. For me. Let me paint the scene. I was watching my Cleveland Browns who, at that point, we’re winning. Football games are stressful – especially when my team is winning because I … Read more
I accepted a challenge this week to blog every stinking day. I needed that. I hit a rut recently. Bogged down by thoughts of depressing current events, I felt as though I lost my voice a bit. I did have a chance to share my voice, in a big way, in a Buzzfeed piece entitled … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2642. Daddy Chronicles. I’m on track. Rather, I should say I’m on a track. You see, I’m a gymnastics dad (usually my wife takes the kids, but sometimes I do too)., and part of being a gymnastics dad is watching. Actually, most of what I do is watch. I have little … Read more