Kids take stuff from you. Part of it is inherent to their existence and dependence on you. They take your time because they need a lot of attention. They take your money because it turns out that keeping another human alive, fed, and in shoes that fit is pretty expensive. I think I was prettyContinue reading “My Kids Are Thieves”
Category Archives: Dad Thoughts
Dad Is a Proper Man
My kids play a lot of pretend, but pretty much only pretend in two things: school or family. My daughters are teachers and their little brother is, well, I’m not sure what he is when they play school. Sometimes he’s a student, sometimes he’s a teacher too, mostly I think he’s just there. When theyContinue reading “Dad Is a Proper Man”
What Sport Will My Kids Play Next?
So far the only organized sport any of my kids have played is soccer. My older daughter has played for three years, my younger daughter just one. Despite my younger daughter’s goal scoring prowess, she has already let me know she is not playing again. My older daughter has also decided she has had enough.Continue reading “What Sport Will My Kids Play Next?”
My Daughter Has a Weight Issue
For the last few weeks, my daughter’s weight has been a topic of interest in our house. If you think that sounds weird, well, yeah it kind of is. Evie, my six year-old daughter, has been watching her weight on a daily (sometimes multiple times per day) in her efforts to hit her target weight.Continue reading “My Daughter Has a Weight Issue”
The Unnatural Normalcy of Toy Guns
Most of what little kids do is pretty cute. Even when they are getting in trouble, they can make a face or give you a look that reminds you that they are still a tiny little mostly innocent person. You’ll see your kids do a lot of things, not all of them good, but almostContinue reading “The Unnatural Normalcy of Toy Guns”
My Son Doesn’t Want to Go to Heaven
Kids say funny stuff. The darnedest things some might say. At any given moment whatever thought bouncing around in their head could bounce our of their mouths. Sometimes on purpose, and sometimes not. The accidental statements are funny. Always entertaining when a kid says something funnier or cuter when they don’t realize what they areContinue reading “My Son Doesn’t Want to Go to Heaven”
I’m Not Raising Children
What does it mean to raise a child? To successfully keep them alive until they reach a certain age that we feel comfortable saying they are on their own? Yes, keeping them alive is crucially important. You definitely shouldn’t skip that part of parenting. But that is also the baseline expectation, so assuming I striveContinue reading “I’m Not Raising Children”
My Daughter and the Feelings Doctor
The decision to take out 7 year-old daughter to see a therapist was a lot easier than I guess I thought I would be. Several months ago, my wife brought up the idea and I questioned whether she really needed it or not. She got a recommendation but we didn’t do anything about it. AContinue reading “My Daughter and the Feelings Doctor”
K-12 Enrichment Company Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Offers Better Summer Activities Than My Streaming Services
With the launch of enrichment provider Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), I now have a great idea on how to keep my kids entertained this summer. BAM! is a tech-enabled company unlocking the potential of students year-round, through not only after-school and structured recess, but summer camps too. With STEM, arts, and sports programs, theyContinue reading “K-12 Enrichment Company Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) Offers Better Summer Activities Than My Streaming Services”
What Does Dad Smell Like?
If scent is the sense with the strongest connect to memory, what will your kids remember about you? I don’t think I have a signature scent, but there is no time like the present to imbedding some olfactory fatherly memories. But what should that be? What do I want my kids to remember dad smellingContinue reading “What Does Dad Smell Like?”
