Tag: parenthood
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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 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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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 Growing Up
Son, There is going to be a time when you grow up. It seems like it happens a little bit each day, and I look back a month ago at who you were and it blows my mind how much you’ve changed. I think that growing up is something that is so much more apparent…
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On Seven Months, Scoots, and your Favorite Things
Son, The other day, you turned seven months old. What this means is a. it’s been a few weeks since I’ve last written you (sorry) 2. you have lots of new skills that I haven’t mentioned to you yet d. Rogue hasn’t eaten you yet, so things are progressing nicely You can pretty much sit up…
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On Being a Son
On Being a Son There is a song by Lee Brice called, “Boy.” I remember your mom told me to listen to it when she was very pregnant with you and she told me it made her cry. Naturally, since everything from Crest commercials to reality TV shows made her cry at that point of the pregnancy,…
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