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...]
You Get One Shot At This, Dad
January 9, 2013 By 12 Comments
This isn't just for dads, of course. It's for parents. This one has been on my mind for a while. I thought better of it because I fear it will come across as preachy, but after having lunch with two great friends the other day, I was encouraged to … [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...]
What’s Important To My Kids – My Report Card
November 9, 2012 By 8 Comments
It's been a long time since I got a report card. I don't even want to think about how long it's been. But the other day, I received a report card as a dad. This isn't a metaphor for something. No, my 8-year-old daughter Abigail plopped a nicely … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks
October 5, 2012 By 7 Comments
I can't head into this Thanksgiving weekend without dropping a few words on what I'm grateful for. I honestly try to be thankful for things all year round, but Thanksgiving just seems to bring it out of me. I am so grateful for a life full of … [Read more...]
Dads and Daughters
August 16, 2012 By 4 Comments
I'm raising two girls - Abigail, 8 and Amalie, 4. I've got a 1 year-old son too, but I'm not here to talk about him today. He'll get his post too. When I say daughter in this post, I mean both of my girls. But I have a separate and special … [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...]
Recent Comments