Dear Liam, I can scarcely believe you are turning 9. It seems like just yesterday I held you in the hospital bed maternity ward, thinking you looked kind of like a turtle, wondering what I had got myself into and hoping not to screw everything up. The good news is, you seem fine so I probably … [Read more...]
‘The Cheekiness Of Geese’: Inside The Bizarre Mind Of My Son
Life has been so so so busy lately I have been a bit worried my son has felt left out. We went away for his birthday to a local resort to celebrate him turning nine and also my recent venture into self-employment. I took a leave of absence from my day job to focus on my family and do some digital … [Read more...]
Don’t Leave Me Hanging, Mom!
"Don't leave me hanging, mom!" his little voice giggled. I looked up from my phone to see his little cheek presented for my dutiful pecking. It was bedtime and I had already kissed him goodnight once and sent him on his way but he decided he needed just one more. The delight on his face felt so … [Read more...]
Life Lessons From An 8 Year Old
I know I'm supposed to be the one teaching my son everything about life, but there's so much he teaches me. Even just over the course of the last weekend, I learned so much from him. Not yet jaded by life, he brings a fresh perspective full of optimism that I cannot match. These were his life … [Read more...]
My Working Mom FOMO
I went back to work when my son was eleven months old and have been working full-time ever since. I believe in what I do to support my family and I don't resent my need to provide. Unfortunately, some days in making sure I'm covering everything, I feel I'm missing out on everything else. More … [Read more...]
December 31st 2008…Happy New Dad
Since this is my first blog I should start at the begining- November 28th, 1975. No don't worry I won't put you through that. Put it this way, I came into this world bald and chubby and 37 years later...I'm bald and chubby. Considering this is a blog about being a dad, I should start with December … [Read more...]
Reflections- 10 Years of Motherhood
Yesterday my son, my first born, turned 10. In a flash he went from this:To this: And the whole thing just seems inconceivable. For one thing, I can't seem to accept the fact that I am not 19 anymore. I can't believe that I am actually old enough to have a child in the double digits let alone that … [Read more...]
A Girl Thing and Boys Who Cook
As those of you who read my blog know, my daughter is not a girlie-girl. She likes sports and skateboarding and spends most of her time trying to keep up with her nearly 9 year old brother and his friends. The truth is, I'm not an expert on girlie stuff either. I am a fool with make-up, I can't … [Read more...]