Today I woke up and decided I was going to be an adult...
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Parenting: Now With Bonus Parent-Like Behaviours
My parents always warned me I’d “understand when I’m older.” Turns out “older” meant “the minute my toddler turned three."
Ice, Ice…Maybe Not
Nothing says ‘first snowfall’ like brushing snow off the car while Vanilla Ice mocks you from the radio.
I’ll Remember This
The kind of moment you don’t plan, but keep forever.
Before the Sun
The days are shrinking, but there’s still beauty in the dark.
Making Room
Tiny shoes, worn blankets, quiet goodbyes.
Be Brave Enough to Be Bad
Being terrible at something in front of your kid might be the bravest thing you do today.
Writing Like a Parent, Parenting Like a Writer
Writing and parenting have more in common than I ever expected—both messy, uncertain, and full of moments where all you can do is show up and try your best.
Worthy of Dad
Being called “Dad” isn’t a gift. It’s a daily challenge to be the kind of man your child already believes you are—one story, one snack, one meltdown at a time.
While You Dream
Your toes peek from the blanket, still and small. I sit quietly, tea forgotten, watching you travel someplace I can never go...
