I like to have my arrival home from work every day be an exciting event for the boys. I have to admit that this is as much for me as it is for them. I’ve read and heard about too many dads who get home from work only to be ignored by their kids. So […]
Read MoreOne of the neat rides at Walt Disney World is a Goofy themed rollercoaster for little ones. A couple years ago, as our four year old was growing closer and closer to being tall enough to ride, he just couldn’t wait. Every time we went to the park, the first thing we’d ask was if we […]
Read MoreC’s gymnastics class ended a couple of weeks ago with a show for the parents. The kids performed routines, showed us how they used the equipment, and so forth. It was, in essence, a chance for the kids to show off. This was a great idea for everyone but C. The problem, you see, is […]
Read MoreWe do a lot of singing, not just kid songs, but also invented songs and plenty of classics. A little while ago, I found myself humming a strange little ditty by Arlo Guthrie while I cleaned the dishes after dinner. “I don’t want a pickleJust want to ride on my motorsickleAnd I don’t want a tickle‘Cause […]
Read MoreOne evening during these past holidays we had a few friends over. Among them was a little girl who is just about the same age as C. They played together pretty well, with N trailing along after them, while the adults mingled, chatted, and watched a little football. Eventually, however, things broke down. The little […]
Read MoreThe boys and I watched White Christmas one evening during the week leading up to Christmas. I don’t know if you remember White Christmas or not, but the opening scene ends with bombs dropping out of the sky. Nothing graphic or horrible happens, but the boys were petrified. They didn’t know what was going on. I said […]
Read MoreI make a good Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. I’m not just bragging here. It’s really true. For example, instead of spreading the jelly in a thin little layer, I put great huge gobbets that drip out of the sandwich while you eat it. I also specialize in customizations – hiding potato chips, nuts, or […]
Read MoreIn case you ever wondered, children have no mercy with their parents. It’s simply not a part of their makeup. Once they get the upper hand, the idea of easing back doesn’t even come into their tiny little heads. For example, we were finishing up breakfast the other day when C looked over at me and said […]
Read MoreI’m not really fond of heights. In fact, you could say that I’m downright scared of them. Over the years, I’ve tried pretty hard to overcome this little problem with the appropriate outdoor activities: skiing, mountain climbing, rock climbing, roller coasters, etc. It has, for the most part, worked. I’m still scared of heights, but […]
Read MoreAs a dad, it’s hard not to make the occasional mistake now and again. Some are bigger than others. Some are even bigger than those. The sad thing is that we’re not the ones who pay for them. Click here to read the Seminole Chronicle article and understand what I’m talking about. Keywords for Searchers: […]
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