Time, She Keeps Tickin’
This week we hit a major milestone in our family. Actually, before I tell you about it, let me back […]
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my family
You Get One Shot At This, Dad
This isn’t just for dads, of course. It’s for parents. This one has been on my mind for a while.
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Things You Can’t Really Say To Your Kids
Hey, I’m crazy about my kids. I wouldn’t trade them or my experience as a dad for anything. I try
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What’s Important To My Kids – My Report Card
It’s been a long time since I got a report card. I don’t even want to think about how long
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Giving Thanks
I can’t head into this Thanksgiving weekend without dropping a few words on what I’m grateful for. I honestly try
How My Babies Made Me Smile
I know I’ve talked about this before. About my heart melting. And about my kids making me smile, inside and
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Dads and Daughters
I’m raising two girls – Abigail, 8 and Amalie, 4. I’ve got a 1 year-old son too, but I’m not
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What I’ve Learned From My Kids
At one point, I knew I was the smartest person in the world. I knew more than anyone else, especially
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Heart = Melted
Some days, it seems as though the clouds can’t get any darker. It seems as though everything we try, everything
I Don’t Understand My Kids
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
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Another Brick in the Wall (Give Your Kids a Break)
Hey, teacher – leave those kids alone! Maybe the same could be said for some parents too. As always, my
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Don’t Underestimate Your Role, Dad
Given the opportunity, kids will raise themselves. This was me, holding my son, Andon, who was just days old. I
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Pool Etiquette
Marco! Polo! So, it turns out that this is a game that’s not nearly as fun by yourself. Having spent
What I have learned as a husband – Part 2
In the first part (check it out here), I shared some lessons about what I’ve learned since becoming a husband. There’s
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Under the Chimney – A Christmas Story
This morning I set about translating this story. It is an old story, from Germany. It harks back to a
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Why I Can’t Sleep
Are you an insomniac? Well, that’s too bad for you, because I’m not. I can sleep like the dead. Anywhere.
How Do You Love Your Loved One?
I’m hoping it’s the way they deserve to be loved. I recently read a quote that made me realize I
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The “S” word – the nasty one
I don’t get why this word seems to be one of the hardest words to utter in our language. I’m
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