My son has been home sick the past few days. The Mrs. and I have been doing our best to loom after him, and it looks like he will be able to return to daycare tomorrow. Which is great, because both of us are pretty worn out. Between her finishing her art project and my … More A Little Cold
Leo’s grandparents made it into town today. They live just far enough so it isn’t so easy for them to make it over here very often, so we wanted to make a day of it. There was still a bit of chill in the air, so we couldn’t go out for too long, but we … More Family Outing
I’m still fighting with my sinus/ear infection. I’ve been told it isn’t really that contagious, so that’s good. Every now and then there is a touch of dizziness or a stab of pain. But that kind of feels like a ‘such is life’ statement. Despite not feeling my best, there is still a little guy … More Fathering in Sickness
I wish I were a better sleeper. One of the things I inherited from my mother is her difficulty getting to sleep. It isn’t insomnia or anything too terrible, but o do have a hard time convincing myself to go to sleep. There is a point where my body says “Now!” and if I miss … More Early Morning
Yesterday I went with Leo on our first Papa play date. Me and my little guy and a friend and his daughter and son all went to a rather huge park. It was great seeing my little guy at play with kids close to his own age. He was really taken with with my friend’s … More Play Date
Three nights a week I pick my son up from daycare. For the past few months it has been freezing much too cold (to steal from the West Wing.) When it is that cold I feel my only real choice is to take the bus back. Buses here are nice and run fairly on time, … More Walking home with Leo
When did it begin? What was the start process? I have a 20 month old child. He is amazing. He laughs and cries and hugs and lives. And thinks. He puts things together and discovers something new. He watches and wonders and experiments. He tries hard all the time. He wants to do more. Be … More He’s Thinking
Earlier this week I wrote about how amazing my wife is and how that makes me want to step up in being a good father and husband. I started writing that post while they (wife and son) were in the bath. When I left for work that day a powerful moment occurred. Before leaving for … More Duality of Fathering
Last night I finished my post by mentioning that I was looking forward to rocking my boy to sleep. I did not get that opportunity. Not too terribly long after posting the long day up to him. He couldn’t even finish dinner. Tonight the little guy fell asleep in the car on the way home. … More Sleepy Boy
It’s winter time ad the air around us is getting pretty chilly. Sometimes it is even downright cold. Like many parents I face the daily struggle of trying to keep my boy warm. Sometimes he lets this be an easy task. He cooperates when I go to put on his socks and jacket. Most of … More My Boy’s Hat
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