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
Dad Life
Idle Moments with Mads
Recently I've noticed that Mads and I tend to spend a little bit more of our time together at home. Part of it has to do with her schooling being a big part of our day and the other being that COVID has kept many places in our area closed until quite recently. Over the … Continue reading Idle Moments with Mads
Top 3 Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Dad…
Looking back over the first few months of my ex-wife's pregnancy I remember the idea of becoming a father was as exciting as it was frightening!! Both emotions seemed to go hand in hand and without much of a definitive line between the two. For a brief period it was difficult to tell what exactly … Continue reading Top 3 Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Dad…
Starting Transitional Kindergarten
If you follow our Vlog, you know that Mads has just finished preschool and is starting her first week of Transitional Kindergarten (TK)!! If you're not quite sure what TK is, simply put, it's a bridge that spans the gap between Preschool and Kindergarten for students who aren't age appropriate for a Kinder program. For … Continue reading Starting Transitional Kindergarten
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…
5 Things You Should Never Do After an Argument
When I was a younger man I often struggled to find healthy ways to express my emotions. Fear manifested itself as anger and the line between cocky and confident was very thin. My teens and early 20's were a mixed bag of confusion. To quote Mel Gibson as Capt. Benjamin Martin in The Patriot "I … Continue reading 5 Things You Should Never Do After an Argument
Vlog Post # 1
That's right, our first Vlog!!! Let us know if you want to see more!! Our First Vlog!!
Dad Conjectures
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
Building Your Children
My father has always been the hard working type. He spent most of his life as a career firefighter, doing everything from heavy rescue to wildland firefighting. Before he decided to make his career public service, he worked in the trades, always keeping his skills fresh by working on projects around the house whenever he … Continue reading Building Your Children
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
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