Tag: dadlife
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On Koen is Almost One!
Koen, As I write this, we are about 12 days away from your first birthday. It’s crazy to think about all the stages of this past year. But just so you have something to reference, here they are: STAGE 1: ‘So this is what all those sounds I heard from in there is all about’…
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On Facial Hair
Boys, Who am I to speak to trends decades from now, when other males your age may or may not find that growing facial hair is something worthy of pursuit? What I can speak to is that in today’s world, men of just about any age can coif a scruffy moustache or tightly kempt beard…
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To My Son, Koen
Koen, I think I’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again — sometimes I want to write to just one child. Part of me feels like I’ve written to Reagan for two years before having a chance to write to you, so there is some making up I need to do. In either case,…
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On Confidence
My idea of confidence is constantly evolving. The more you’re willing to fall, and the more you’re willing to learn, the more confident you’ll be.
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On Sleep
Boys, Now the thing about being a parent is that you’re unable to choose which child is your favorite. With that being said, if favorite child status were based on sleep — which it isn’t — then Reagan would be far and away the favorite. Now I’ll say this: Reagan, you weren’t the poster boy…
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On Reagan’s Special Day
Reagan, today was your special day. Your mom had the idea to go out — just you, me, and her, and make an afternoon all about you.
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On TGIS(pring)
Son, I love you. Your mom loves you. Rogue loves you, but that might be because you leak food like an old car leaks oil. But let’s be honest with each other, we need this warm weather so we can get outside. Sure, we have passes to the zoo which has some indoor exhibits (hello,…
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On Being A Dad
Son, Having you makes me reflect a lot on my own childhood. I find myself picturing going back in time as my adult self, and spending a day with my younger self. What would I say? Would my younger self like my adult self? Would I give advice or just try to live in the…
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On Kelly’s Hair Salon
What happens when a mom’s love meets a momfail, and one little boy’s locks are on the line!