Spring has sprung! Well, it did three weeks ago…but it's still going strong. Unfortunately, where I am in Southern California, it means indecisive weather and the return of some much-needed rain. Over the next few weeks, we in San Diego will experience showers, blisteringly hot days, and maybe even a wind advisory or two. But … Continue reading Springtime Fun (w/ Activity List)
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Missing Out on a Birthday
Being a parent in the year 2021 has been challenging to say the least. With new information about the Corona Virus coming out daily, none of us really know exactly what the right thing to do is. Last week, we received word from the school that Mads had been identified as having "close contact" with … Continue reading Missing Out on a Birthday
Zoo Fun and Conservation
HAPPY SUNDAY!!! Sorry for the late post, I was so busy having fun with Mads this week that I forgot to write a blog! Mads and I are fortunate enough to live near the World Famous San Diego Zoo. We're even more fortunate to be able to support the San Diego Zoo as members. On … Continue reading Zoo Fun and Conservation
Happy 4th of July!!!
Happy Birthday America, it's officially 4th of July Weekend! You know what that means? That's right!! Every dad from San Diego to Albany is putting on his best pair of cargo shorts and grilling, regardless of the weather! For many, The 4th of July is just another day without much meaning. For some, it's an … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!!!
Mads’ Dad Ultimate Summer Fun List 2022
Summer is on its way!! In just under a month the kids will be home from school and we’ll all be enjoying our favorite summertime activities. For Madison and me, our favorite summer fun is visiting the County Fair. Last year we had to miss the fair because of the pandemic, but we recently heard … Continue reading Mads’ Dad Ultimate Summer Fun List 2022
How do You Keep Your Children Engaged in Reading?
It is often said there are two kinds of people in the world, which is then followed by a topical statement that is usually incorrect. However, I've found one that I think most of us would agree with, "There are two types of people in the world, those who love to read and those that … Continue reading How do You Keep Your Children Engaged in Reading?
A Spoonful of Sugar…
We've all heard the phrase "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." We often think of it in the figurative sense, But what if Mary Poppins was onto something? Unfortunately, Madison has been a little unwell the past couple of weeks with both a cold and an infection. As any 5 year old … Continue reading A Spoonful of Sugar…
Products Are Live!!
That's right, Mads' Dad Blog now has a products page!! As of today there is only one item available but we hope to expand to more and different wares soon. As something of an armature artist I have always doodled and drawn, but never really did much with any of my art. Seeing something that … Continue reading Products Are Live!!
Back After a Birthday!!
Madison is officially 5 years old! We took a break from posting last week to celebrate, but today we are back and better than ever!! It's amazing how one little milestone can make all the difference. In the past, I've written about how turning 5 tends to excite children and parents alike. However, I underestimated … Continue reading Back After a Birthday!!
The Dad-tionary
Merriam-Webster defines a Dictionary as "a reference book listing alphabetically the words of one language and showing their meanings or translations in another language". Mads'-Dad defines Dad-tionary as "a reference translating the meaning of a Dad's words or phrases into plain language". With that, here are some common Dad Phrases and Words translated for your … Continue reading The Dad-tionary
Hanging onto Summer: Play List
As summer slowly drays to a close, I find myself not ready to let go even though the fall is my favorite time of year. Perhaps it's because I feel like I've missed out because the virus impacted my summer fun or one of my other life changes? Regardless, here is my playlist that'll get … Continue reading Hanging onto Summer: Play List
My Top 3 Best Things About Living in California…
As you may have noticed, if you follow us on Instagram and YouTube, we're in Southern California. The first thing that comes to mind for a lot of people when thinking about California is beaches. Still, for others it's popular attractions such as Disneyland and the Hollywood Hills. As a Californian and a sportsman, the … Continue reading My Top 3 Best Things About Living in California…
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