12
Jul
Summertime Blues
It’s day two of my summer as a stay-at-home dad and I’ve already lost it on my kids.
Actually, I lost it at day 1.5. I’m not cut out for this.
11
Apr
Destructive Criticism
I’m terrible at accepting compliments of any kind, but none make me more uncomfortable than those that praise my parenting.
They make me feel like a fraud.
03
Mar
Executive Dysfunction
12
Jan
Hammer Time!
I wasn’t sure I wanted a second kid. Today, that second kid turns 6.
I definitely didn’t want a large age gap between my kids. He was born more than 5 years after my first.
I also wanted a girl. My new 6-year-old is boy #2.
Welp. Plans are stupid. Expectations are stupider. (Yes I know it’s not a word, get off me!)
Read more about Hammer Time! …
16
Dec
Welcome to the Christmas Party, Pal!
I’m not going to have the “is DIE HARD a Christmas movie” debate because there is no debate.
DIE HARD IS 100% A CHRISTMAS MOVIE.
12
Nov
My Son’s ADHD Is Getting to Me
I’m the first to admit that I’m still figuring out how to parent, especially when it comes to my first-born. He has ADHD, and there are aspects of the condition, and the way it influences his behavior and personality, that I still don’t understand.
But every once in a while, I gain insight. I make strides. In understanding it, I mean. Not necessarily in parenting it!