Tag: dad
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On Can We Go to the Front Yard?
Nevermind the shade and convenience of going out back, let’s go out front where I can just sit in the sun and watch you take everything out of the garage.
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On Folsom Koen Blues
Boys, The thing about harmonicas is that they’re an easy instrument to sound decent at without really having any technique. That’s not to say that a skilled harmonicist (that can’t be right) can’t be incredible at their craft and their passion and all that. A harmonica is kind of like a piano with only the…
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On Folsom Koen Blues
Boys, The thing about harmonicas is that they’re an easy instrument to sound decent at without really having any technique. That’s not to say that a skilled harmonicist (that can’t be right) can’t be incredible at their craft and their passion and all that. A harmonica is kind of like a piano with only the…
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On Firm Parenting and Your Moral Compass
Boys, I think being a kid is probably tougher than most adults would acknowledge — its easy for us to do the right thing (most of the time) and know the difference between good and bad. We hold you to the standard of who you are at your best, and forget sometimes to give you…
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On Being THAT Dad
Boys, This past Saturday, sometime between the hours of 10am and 11:30, it hit me that I’m THAT dad. You know, the one you yells louder than anyone at their kid’s basketball game. I didn’t even realize I was that dad until your mom looks over at me with this, “you need to take it…
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On January 14, 2024 – Best Day Ever!
Boys, Lot to get into with this one so buckle up, buttercup. Today, we went to the train show at the Columbus Fairgrounds. This is the second straight year we’ve done this, and we’ve even recruited some friends to come with us this time. You, Miles, and Nash all got these paper train conductor hats…
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On Long Live Boy Hood (Part 1)
One of my favorite things was hearing about who my dad was grow up and the stories he told me. Here is a bit about where I came from that will help you understand me a bit more.
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On Boys Week
Boys, Today is Wednesday and we’re on the back nine of #BoysWeek. Once again, I don’t know if by the time you’re old enough the read these posts if the #hashtag trend will not be a thing, in which case you might be confused. Like, Dad, why did you sometimes put a tic-tac-toe symbol in…
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On Being Your Dad
Boys, It’s been awhile since I’ve written to you both and there has been a lot that’s happened since my last post. Reagan started kindergarten, Koen began preschool and had a birthday, and countless little moments have happened since I last wrote to you both. With that said, this will not be a recap post.…
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On Toddler Parkour
Koen, I’d say as of about a month ago, getting you up in the morning and getting you up from naps has looked a bit different. Your mom and I will be laying there and hear the “uh-uh-uh-uh” noise that compliments the excessive bouncing you do to psych yourself up for the day. We’ll check…
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