Iâ??ll just start by saying that you should never put your toddler kid person inside when all adults are outsideâ?¦unless you have an extra key hidden outside somewhere or have another door or window open for access. … [Read more...]
To the New Parents Out There
From the outside it always seems that new parents are doing just fine. When you see them they appear to be in good shape and they never say anything that would lead you to think otherwise. They post cute photos on Facebook and make funny little comments about their little, tiny, … [Read more...]
Real Dad Moments by Dove
This piece by Dove is a fantastic move. I had not seen it until recently when Annie shared it with me and it definitely brought tears to my eyes. Above and beyond that, I know Dove is in this to make money, they are a business after allâ?¦but the idea is important and needed. … [Read more...]
The First Zoo Visit
Wow, I really am the work at home dad. Yesterday I took Sammy to the zoo in Atascadero to meet Annieâ??s sister-in-law and her two daughters so they could spend some time together. I rolled up in the Rav 4 sport utility vehicle and a diaper bagâ?¦pimpinâ?? ainâ??t easy yâ??all. … [Read more...]
Gratitude in Parenting
â??When a child gives you a gift, even if it is a rock they just picked up, exude gratitude. It might be the only thing they have to give, and they have chosen to give it to you.â? … [Read more...]
Freedom in the Stress
As someone that â??lives withâ? (rather than â??deals withâ?) the stress of depression and social anxiety there are some things that many of you take for grantedâ?¦leaving the house. Some days itâ??s no problem at all but other days it takes a lot of effort to leave the house … [Read more...]
My Son and the Garbage Man
As the work-at-home dad I am part of things at home that I would otherwise miss. Some of those things are cool and some are smelly, if you catch what I mean. Sammy is 19 months old and in the last few months he has become interested in the garbage trucks that come up and down our … [Read more...]
Sammy’s 18 Month Check-Up
There are two parts to this story: 1) the stats and 2) the story behind the check-up. I will cover the story first. Now that Annie is mostly back working in the office five days per week rather than four, I had to take Sammy by myself to the doctor. Sure it sounds like no big … [Read more...]
My Biggest Challenge and My Biggest Reward
I will cut to the chase and tell you that my biggest challenge in life has been my son and the biggest reward in my life has been my son. Challenges: … [Read more...]
The Best Parenting Related Article Yet
This is by far the best parenting related article I have come across in my almost 18 months as a parent. Itâ??s written by Beau Coffron of LunchboxDad.com and well worth the read. I can personally relate to every one of them although half Xanax of them happened far more than the … [Read more...]