I recetly spoke to one of my "new Dad" coworkers, Jay, about the various doctor's appointments that come along with early childhood. I mentioned that in the early years of my daughter's life I was careful to plan my days around her milestone check-ups. I enjoyed attending with my ex-wife and I wanted to be … Continue reading Dad Conjectures
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Dad Goals- When I “Turn 5”
As 2020 drags on, Mads and I find ourselves rapidly approaching her 5th Birthday!! An important birthday for all children, but it would seem not awaited as anxiously by any other. For many it marks the start of kindergarten and is the first real important milestone they remember. For Maddie it seems to be the … Continue reading Dad Goals- When I “Turn 5”
Parking Lot Parenting
A couple of years ago I recall taking Madison to a small community park near our home. It was a cool, overcast afternoon in the fall and several other families had made their way to the park as well. Madison had been playing on the jungle gym under the watchful eye of her mother. I … Continue reading Parking Lot Parenting
A Lesson in Kindness
On Thursday morning, Madison and I got up early. We ate our breakfast and were getting ourselves ready to head to the lake for some Daddy/Daughter fishing time. As I was wrangling her around the bathroom trying to get her to brush her teeth we began to have a disagreement. The disagreement was over when … Continue reading A Lesson in Kindness
Lost Socks?
My daughter loves to be barefoot at home. From the second she gets home to the second we leave, her shoes and socks are off! With that comes a very small and specific annoyance...there are socks everywhere in her playroom!!! Maybe not such a big deal, but when it comes time to do laundry I … Continue reading Lost Socks?
Imperfect Food for an Imperfect World
Back at the beginning of March I decided to try out one of those Produce Delivery services. I shopped around a little bit, did some research, and finally landed on Imperfect Foods. Out of all of the services I looked at they seemed to have the most to offer at the best prices. In the … Continue reading Imperfect Food for an Imperfect World
Father’s Day Dad Jokes
One of the greatest joys of being a dad is telling lame jokes that get a mix of chuckles and disappointed groans in response. In honor of Father's Day, I have complied a list of my 5 favorite "Dad Jokes." Happy Father's Day, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Did you … Continue reading Father’s Day Dad Jokes
5 MORE Fun Things About Being a Dad
A few years ago I wrote a post called "10 Fun Things About Being a Dad." At the time, those were some of my favorite parts about being a parent. As my daughter has grown and changed so have my favorite things about being a dad. The following is a list of 5 MOSTLY new … Continue reading 5 MORE Fun Things About Being a Dad
Fishin’ with Maddie
Recently, I have been afforded the opportunity to return to one of my all time favorite pastimes, Fishing, or as I prefer to say "Fishin'!!!" It's something that I enjoyed quite a bit as a boy which continued well into my late teens. Unfortunately, the hustle and bustle of work, family, and parenthood pushed it … Continue reading Fishin’ with Maddie
Diaper Rash: Part 2
In my last post, we talked about the apparent benefits of coconut oil as a treatment for diaper rash and how effectively it worked for my baby. In addition to using coconut oil, we also decided to take a break from conventional wipes while the rash healed. During my research on alternative treatments, I found … Continue reading Diaper Rash: Part 2
Finding Out
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