Tag: fatherhood
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On Reagan’s Poop-Phase
This isn’t an easy topic to cover, but sometimes you have to call out your own son on some sh…
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On passive aggressiveness
Boys, Sometimes when I’m mad at you after a bath, I’ll put lotion on your butt before your face. Love, Dad
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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 Becoming a Boy
Son, You change every day. At the same time, you do so many of the same funny things every day. For example, you wake up and have the same conversation every morning… Us: Goodmorning! You: Two Mels! Boats. Mima, Papa. Hi Rogue! Mama. Two Mels! Us: Can I have you? You: No! Nap. Hi Rogue!…
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20 Things about You
Son, Today isn’t unlike any other day. It’s not a milestone month and while your personality changes daily, there isn’t anything special about today that would make me want to point out milestones or landmarks in your life. With that being said, I wanted to give you a little snapshot into who you are today,…
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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…
From Ryan to Reagan and Koen 