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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Another dad shouted these words out at Maddie’s soccer class last weekend. “Come on, you need to get your head in the game!” I looked over at who he was yelling at, his daughter, who was coming off the field in tears. She was probably 4, the same age as Maddie. ‘Really?’ I thought. ‘You [...]
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I have never been more aware of TIME than I have as a parent. It has become more intimate to me, like an old friend. I have seen how it can change, moment to moment. I understand its’ need to march on. There I am, on the playground, helping Maddie, now 2, navigate the play [...]
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“Hello. My name is David and my daughter likes…gulp…Kidz Bop.” This is how I imagined myself, standing alone at the front of class, admitting this ugly truth to my peers, like some surreal AA meeting for bad parents. It all started innocently enough with a sampler CD acquired by one Grandpa Bob from McDonald’s. Looking [...]
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With Father’s Day fast approaching (Sunday, June 20th – how’s THAT for planning ahead!) check out the latest trailer from The Evolution of Dad, a new documentary coming out on Dad’s Day this year. Thanks to Rebel Dad for pointing this out.
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Seeking My Life Pinkela Dad
