The moment is now. The sky is gray, the ground is cold, and the wind is a subtle chill. Yet both children are outside, together, playing with a stick, a swing, and laughter. My heart is full. We have toys, we have video games, we have games, we have, well, we have too much. So … Read more
Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 2287. The Captain doesn’t weigh in much on controversial topics because it just isn’t his bag. However, he is going to meander into one. Briefly. Comically. In defense of Santa Claus. The Captain believes in Santa. Not to say that you have to, truthfully, someone has got to receive … Read more
Before jumping into today’s post, I would like to let you know that I have a new Life of Dad post all about my sage advice for attending a State Fair. Heed my warnings. A Monday Musing… So I have joined a contest with 26 other dad bloggers. It is called “Chuck the Chunk” and … Read more
This is a quick post bragging about my Big Sister. You see for the last several years she has done something pretty amazing. She has participated in the Pan Ohio Hope Ride. 328 miles. On. A. Bike. She will make the trek from Cleveland (our hometown – no jokes this time, please:)) to Cincinnati (my … Read more
Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 2143. There is a fair amount of dress-up involved with fatherhood, or parenthood in general. Sometimes it involves you donning a costume. Sometimes it involves helping the kids put something on…and sometimes they just do it themselves. I am a big superhero fan. I have ALWAYS loved Superman (we … Read more
Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 2135. So over the weekend we had some fun. We made a pirate flag! This was actually a pretty simple project. First The Captain went to the Goodwill Outlet store – which is like a real life Mos Eisley spaceport (Star Wars reference). The cool thing about the GWO … Read more
I have a new post up today on Life of Dad. I would be greatly appreciative if you gave it a read and a share. I would also love to hear your comments. Feel free to tweet me (@acjlist) or drop by my Facebook page. For now…Captain out. P.S. Don’t forget…big news coming this week … Read more