You know how mad we get when dads are like, "oh, I'm babysitting my kids today," because what they are actually doing is parenting? I think I am one of those dads. Because I feel like if I was parenting, I would demonstrate at least some degree of competence. Let's just call this … [Read more...]
If Only…
We got the dreaded letter from the school this week, the one that warns about a child in my daughter's classroom having been hit with a case of headlice. Gah. I wish that the above were mandatory for kids: vintage swim caps! Wear them all day long to keep the lice away! So Spring … [Read more...]
Survey Says!
As a father I read something earlier this week that made me feel very proud. A recent survey found that men are more actively involved in their children's lives than ever before. Reading something like that makes you feel reassured, in that a lot of us dads are doing the right thing. I will say … [Read more...]
Lost friend.
He takes him everywhere. Squishy Lion was a gift from a friend of mine to the toddler when he was born. She wrote a book - two books, actually - and had returned from her most recent tour with a knit yellow lion who, as it turned out, was soft enough that a newborn's feeble hand could grasp it. … [Read more...]
All’s Whale That Ends Whale
This winter I borrowed a copy of "Free Willy" from the library, thinking my two older girls would like it. They were basically unimpressed by it, but Brinley, our little two year-old nugget, became OBSESSED with it. She would ask to watch it thrice daily, she would jump up and down with joy whenever … [Read more...]
Fourteen
Fourteen years ago vows were spoken. Fourteen years ago rings were exchanged. Fourteen years ago we were just a couple of kids trying to figure out how to be adults. We've gone from this: to this: Yesterday we drove the familiar drive down to Sick Kids for Eva's laser treatment. On … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- relationship status – it’s complicated
"Yes my dad did that too when I was little" My daughter said to the 8 and 10 year old girls that she babysits a fair bit, when they were talking about something funny their dad does. "Wait. You have a dad?" Uhh. Yes. I have a dad. Big smile. Was this going to be the birds and bees … [Read more...]
Potty Training is BS
The last two weeks have been utter chaos in our house. L'il E is making the transition from diapers to underwear and it's been an experience. The books make it all sound so romantic, but potty training or potty "learning" is total BS. I'm not diggin' it! Now I know some kids pick it up right away … [Read more...]
put me in coach
I am very fortunate to have a job that I find incredibly fun and rewarding. I am on the radio program 'Derringer in the Morning with Maureen Holloway' on Q107. In my 12 years on the show by far the top 3 questions I get asked are, how awesome are John and Mo to work with? (answer - awesome, they … [Read more...]
Let Me Ask You a Question. Or 500.
Let me ask you a question. How many questions a day do you think a four year old asks?? Well I googled it. Generally the answers ranged from 425 to 500. Ummm. Is that before 7am? Honestly. My life is a series of questions now. Each question starts with 'Mommy. Did you know' or 'Mommy, … [Read more...]
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