Unbeknownst to her, my sister has played an ENORMOUS part in the raising of our daughters. Even though my younger sibling lives a mere two states away, she is here, every day, almost every hour, in the parenting choices I make for Maddie. Or, in this case, the parenting choices I DON’T MAKE. Now I [...]
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Keeping up with all the new parenting blogs and books out there can be a full-time job in itself! Here are a few that I’ve found recently and enjoyed… blogs Cry It Out Pacing The Panic Room Backpacking Dad The Busy Dad Blog A Dad’s Life books What I Would Tell Her Equally Shared Parenting [...]
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Happy 2011 everyone! As one of my New Year’s Resolutions I intend to write more on this blog. That’s the idea, anyways. We’ll see how it pans out. And hopefully a few golden nuggets will emerge. This all started as a way to practice writing, to hopefully improve, and to experiment with different themes and styles. [...]
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“…the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.”
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It was a simple enough question. It finally came on the 4th day of our trip as we walked amongst the tall evergreens of Washington. We were on vacation, our annual sojourn up north. She expected an answer, as well she should. She was, after all, my mom. A rare moment had opened up with [...]
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To all the father’s of the world, past, present, and future: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! And to my very own dad: Thank you for being such a good friend and positive influence. You constantly inspire me and make me proud to be your son. Now, take a look at this… Evolution of Dad – Introduction from [...]
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Every once in awhile a commercial comes along that really moves me…
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Maddie: Come on, dad, let’s play! Me: Not now, Maddie, I’m working on my blog. [rim shot] Normally I’m a huge fan of irony*. But not in this case. I pride myself on being an engaged parent. But, to be honest, it’s been tough lately. Mainly because we have a 5-month old baby, Juliet, in [...]
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Maddie and I were at Jiffy Lube the other day, where I was reminded that being a parent can have its perks. I had planned this trip for a few days, and I was determined to carry it out. Even if something unexpected were to happen, like, say, oh I don’t know, Maddie FALLING ASLEEP [...]
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Seeking My Life Pinkela Dad
