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.
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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...
My Son Pooped in the Tub!
A simple bath turned into an unforgettable parenting moment...
Learning to Let Go
Letting go isn’t always about distance; it’s about timing. Knowing when to hold on tight, and when to step back and trust that you are ready to take the next step on your own...
Where Did the Time Go?
When I was a kid, a day felt like an eternity. Now, I blink, and the day is gone.
How My Child Ruined My Music Preferences
I’ve decided to start the year with a peaceful commute to work with my “Replay 2024” playlist on Apple Music. What could go wrong?
From Humbug to Ho Ho Ho
It’s funny how Christmas used to come and go without leaving much of a mark on me. And then I had a kid...
Surviving the First Week of Daycare
Today was the day – Nathan's first day of daycare.
Going Back
Today, I find myself really missing the time I spent with my son while on leave. I found myself wishing I could go back...
Diapers and Doom: A Parenting Adventure
Just when you thought you had the situation under control, your little bundle of joy unleashes a force of nature that defies the laws of physics…
