My four-year old son, Brooks, is in pre-school, and has recently wrapped up his first trimester of the year. With that comes a parent-teacher conference and a report card. I had his parent-teacher conference a few weeks ago. It took about two minutes. At his age there really isn’t much to go over other thanContinue reading “My Son is Like Jesus”
Category Archives: Dad Thoughts
Other Kids Like My Kids. Weird.
I think I may have under-estimated my kids. One thing I (and probably a lot of parents) worry about when their kids to go school, is if and how they’ll make friends. Or even worse, if they’ll get picked on. Much to my delight, it seems my kids have had no problem making friends. WheneverContinue reading “Other Kids Like My Kids. Weird.”
A Proud Moment for Dad: Kids Taking Pratfalls
Sometimes I wonder if I am raising good people. Not just good kids that listen or eat their carrots, but good people. My wife has gotten the into the habit of doing “Kindness Wednesday”, where they’ll do something nice for somebody. That usually ends up with them getting some kind of treat for their teachersContinue reading “A Proud Moment for Dad: Kids Taking Pratfalls”
My Daughter Quoted Me
It seems like stereotypical dad quotes are never all that positive. I try hard not to say any of those, or any other cliche dad quotes. I try to be me, speak how I speak, regardless of my dad status. However, it has now become clear, that even though my cliches may not necessarily beContinue reading “My Daughter Quoted Me”
Dress for the Weather, Dress for Success
Fall is the best time of year for many reasons – the sports, the food, the foliage. Also, the fashion. While shorts are for sure better than pants, flannels and hoodies are the much preferred top over the t-shirt. I know many dads do love a good souvineer t-shirt – but avoid that fahsion stereotypeContinue reading “Dress for the Weather, Dress for Success”
Investing in Experiences and Adventure
Investing in experiences rather than stuff can be one of the most rewarding decisions you make. For some people that means relaxation on a spa or on the golf course, and for some that means going up the side of a mountain. To each their own. The point is to get outside and experience theContinue reading “Investing in Experiences and Adventure”
Tips for Car Buying When You Have Kids
Getting a new car is an exciting. Not just for you, but also for your kids. I recently leased a new truck, and my kids were very excited by the whole process. Looking at new cars on the lot, trying to figure out how they got other cars into the showroom, the free donuts inContinue reading “Tips for Car Buying When You Have Kids”
Your Kids Will Become Teenagers. Crap.
Try as I might to keep my kids little kids forever, I now they are growing up. It seems just yesterday my third grader was a pre-schooler. Such is life. Raising children is full of surprises. Your kids getting older shouldn’t be one of the, yet somehow it is. Perhaps I’m getting ahead of myself,Continue reading “Your Kids Will Become Teenagers. Crap.”
Tips to Plan a Road Trip
Road trips can be great for multiple reasons. They let you bond with friends and family, see more of the country, and much more. To actually see those, though, you’ll need to know how to plan a road trip and make sure it’s as amazing as possible. If it’s your first time, this can seemContinue reading “Tips to Plan a Road Trip”
Protect Your Babies From the Sun
Call it global warming or call it climate change, weather is getting crazy. As I write this it is a cool and breezy 65 degrees. Last week was 90, and it will be 90 again next next week. In September. Taking kids too and from school means sometimes leaving one of the kids in theContinue reading “Protect Your Babies From the Sun”
I Think Therefore I Dad 