Choosing to become a father has relatively few longstanding career impacts. As far as I can see, the short-, medium- and long-term pros and cons of this decision aren't really all that significant; apart from a sizable lack of sleep, careers carry on just the same no matter when a man becomes … [Read more...]
They came, they played, they dazzled
This past week, the Yo Gabba Gabba team played Toronto's Elgin Theatre to great acclaim and review. This, according to my little Pea, who danced, clapped and stared through the entire show like the amazing little girl she is.What follows is a step-by-step account of the afternoon. I hope … [Read more...]
Ugh. That old cliché…
They grow up so fast. What a horrible, horrible cliché... one that I half-hoped I would never find myself using. As a kid, I hated hearing my parents say those words, because as a kid I just couldn't grow up fast enough. Sure, adults often say age is just a number. But to kids … [Read more...]
Oprah is never wrong
I heard a rather startling statistic recently. I think my wife was watching Oprah (I swear, it was her, not me) and they were talking about kids and bullying. According to whatever we she was watching, experts in the field believe 1 in every 3 children are bullied at some point in their … [Read more...]
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Contest
It's Dancy-Dance time! Pea was recently playing with one of her stuffed animals - Brobee, a funky green creation from the TV show Yo Gabba Gabba! Pea sat Brobee down in her plush chair, and was gently feeding him raspberries and giggling to herself. It was a cute scene; one that … [Read more...]
Too much, too soon?
For the love of God, shouldn't I have thought of this by now?Yesterday, I attended an event hosted by urbanmoms.ca and Microsoft. Microsoft wanted to show off their new operating system and speak to moms about what Windows 7 offers them in terms of security, safety and fun for their families … [Read more...]
(Not) Tackling the To-Do List
A while ago, I was a pretty organized guy. I always knew where I put my keys. I could find a receipt within 5 minutes, and my clothes were never piled on the floor from laziness. A while ago, I remember thinking to myself that I would pass this mentality on to my brand new baby … [Read more...]
Secrets from The Man-ual, Part II
All right folks, here we go, Part II of my three part series, Secrets from The Man-ual: Shawn Defies His Brethren.If you missed the lead in, I asked for and received questions regarding all of the weird, quirky and annoying things the men in your life do that drive you nuts. … [Read more...]
Secrets from The Man-ual, Part I
So, here's a good lesson for all the wannabe writers out there: when you write something, proof it properly, have someone read it over for clarity and above all else, mean what you say.Want an example? Ok, here's one. If you want to offer advice to a community of moms who might be puzzled … [Read more...]
I’m a Baby User
I used my daughter today. And I'd do it again in an instant.It's not what you think though. I didn't tell someone Pea was sick to get out of work. I didn't tell a cop my daughter was in distress to get out of a speeding ticket. I didn't get her to vacuum our house with her … [Read more...]
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