My little guy is getting so big. Already one of his favorite activities is just to walk around. He’s got these little wobbly legs that he just can’t wait to use. Before dinner the three of us, me, the munchkin and the Mrs. took a loop around the block. What we thought would be a … More Walk and Talk (1)
I returned from camp two days ago. The original plan was to spend a few days resting, going to work and basically getting ready to go back to camp. Unfortunately, my little boy has another cold. My days of rest have turned into days of parenting. A sick child can’t go to daycare so things … More Rest
Something magical happened over the weekend. My little guy, all of 13 months, figured out the high five. I don’t know where it came from. I wasn’t trying to teach him this and neither was his mother. His daycare doesn’t seem to be the source either. But for the past few days whenever we hold … More My Boy can High Five
I moved to Japan in 2004. At that time I expected it to be a two or three year adventure before heading back and discovering what life has in store for me. As it turned out life wanted me to remain in Japan as work opportunities kept popping up. Not only that, but I met … More Languages and Love
I’ve been thinking about this as my first Father’s Day. Of course, that is as a father. I was actually born on a Father’s Day so in a way my literal birth day was my first Father’s Day. But this time it has a different meaning. Then I did the math. My son was born … More Father’s Day
There was an info session at my son’s day care today. As far as I can tell it was just to meet other parents and maybe ask some questions to the staff. Not that I’m complaining. I would much rather be involved with a school that encourages asking questions. After that the Mrs. and I, … More A Day at the Park
Tomorrow my son will be 11 months old. In just a few hours I will be the father of an 11 month old. If you take even a moment you can find countless accounts of how tiring babies can be. And those are true. I like to think Leo is a fairly easy little guy … More 11 Months Old
My son was born last week. May 14th at 4pm. 8lbs13oz or 4kg. Take your pick. The main thing is, my world is now different in ways I can only start to comprehend. Right now I am typing away and his mother is feeding him. I’ve spent the last five hours with him doing feedings … More And then I became a Dad…
Deadly Troubadour 