I have no idea from where, but I've heard there are four things that can never be recovered: the stone after it’s thrown, the word after it’s spoken, the occasion after it’s missed, and the time after it’s gone. After some … [Read more...]
Things You Can’t Really Say To Your Kids
November 30, 2012 By 7 Comments
Hey, I'm crazy about my kids. I wouldn't trade them or my experience as a dad for anything. I try to always keep them in the loop. I try to keep them informed, and make them part of what's going on in our lives. I try to be as honest with them … [Read more...]
Clarifications for the Use of the English Language
July 6, 2012 By 17 Comments
Sometimes I feel as though there is nothing left to do but put my head down and weep for humanity. And that's only because of the incredible abuse of the English language that I see every day. Never mind the fact that, after being on this planet for … [Read more...]
What I’ve Learned From My Kids
June 21, 2012 By 6 Comments
At one point, I knew I was the smartest person in the world. I knew more than anyone else, especially my parents. I was about 14. It was at that time that I also decided I never wanted kids. It’s funny to see how much I’ve learned since then. … [Read more...]
Heart = Melted
May 24, 2012 By 9 Comments
Some days, it seems as though the clouds can't get any darker. It seems as though everything we try, everything we pour our time and love into - it's all for nothing. It truly seems hopeless once in a while. I've seen that a collection of these … [Read more...]
I Don’t Understand My Kids
May 7, 2012 By 4 Comments
If you're considering having children some day, don't expect everything to be hunky-dory and self-explanatory. I've got three of them - two daughters, aged 8 and 4, and a 1-year-old son. Not a single day since Abigail arrived 8 years ago has been … [Read more...]
Soaking Up Dad
April 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
I figured out why they called that children's character SpongeBob. Because our kids are nothing if not sponges. And they soak up a lot. I've ranted about this before, but I happened to observe something this week that made me want to pick up my … [Read more...]
Another Brick in the Wall (Give Your Kids a Break)
February 24, 2012 By 5 Comments
Hey, teacher - leave those kids alone! Maybe the same could be said for some parents too. As always, my disclaimer here is that I'm not anywhere near a perfect parent myself. But I recently witnessed something that inspired this post. I was … [Read more...]
Don’t Underestimate Your Role, Dad
January 19, 2012 By 10 Comments
Given the opportunity, kids will raise themselves. This was me, holding my son, Andon, who was just days old. I think this picture can represent the enormous responsibility we have as dads. But it also speaks to the enormity of the gift and … [Read more...]
Pool Etiquette
January 11, 2012 By 5 Comments
Marco! Polo! So, it turns out that this is a game that's not nearly as fun by yourself. Having spent a solid portion of our Christmas break in and around pools and hot springs, I felt it was necessary, based on the situations and behaviours … [Read more...]
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