Four Things That Can Never Be Recovered
I have no idea from where, but I’ve heard there are four things that can never be recovered: the stone …
where I came from
Time, She Keeps Tickin’
This week we hit a major milestone in our family. Actually, before I tell you about it, let me back …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Soaking Up Dad
I figured out why they called that children’s character SpongeBob. Because our kids are nothing if not sponges. And they …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Scars
Ugly? Scary? Maybe. But allow me to propose…. beautiful. Let’s talk scars. Everything I say here can be applied to …
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. …