My boy is just a hair over two years old, and there are so many ways that I see bits of myself in him. There are some simple things. He has a love of books and a love of music. His favorite activities seem to be singing, dancing, and reading. Reading and singing are certainly … More Like Father Like Son
My goodness ho the time moves. It seems not so long ago that he was just this little bundle. All the little cliches about tiny babies and how quick they grow are true. Without pictures it’s hard to remember each little stage. They’re just dots that flick by to be replaced by something new. Too … More I’ve Got a Two Year Old
Before I come off like too much of a jerk, let me just clarify that title. I don’t mean “I won” as in “I’m the best.” How would something like that even be graded? But every parent knows that there are days when the job just gets the better of them. I’ve only been at … More Today I Won At Parenting
Today was a day. Nothing extraordinarily tiring or anything, but at the end of the day I just felt weary. If anything, the day was long. I get home with enough time to sit long enough for the tiredness to creep forth. The Mrs. and the little one arrive. He gets to play. She decides … More Little Man Sleeping
This is going to be quick. My son is feeling better and is back to playing at full power. The Mrs and I are both a little worn out, but hearing that big laugh of his makes it worth it. Tomorrow will probably be a full day of dancing and running with the little guy. … More Feeling Better
The cherry blossoms are in bloom. My son and I are walking home from daycare. He’s been sick and a little unhappy with me the last few days. I think it’s because he sees me as keeping him away from Mommy. The reality is that we both have responsibilities and need to trade off at … More Night Sakura
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
Four days ago I went into the mountains for camp. That means four days without seeing my one-year-old son. I’ve gone to camps before, but he’s grown so much we weren’t sure how he would react. Last night when I came back he was fast asleep. This morning he woke up. I heard him stirring … More Day After
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
Deadly Troubadour 