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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Santa Claus is slimming down
Me: I’m going downstairs to ride the treadmill. Gavin (7): Why? You rode the treadmill yesterday. Celeste (10): Yeah, Daddy. Don’t go. Me: But you have to exercise more than once. You don’t want me to have a big belly … Continue reading
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I’m a man!
Gavin (7): Look, Mommy! I have hair on my legs. I’m a man!
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Kids can handle bad news … if their parents can
Children learn to respond to the world around them largely from their parents. If they consistently see Dad scream at drivers who cut him off in traffic, they too will yell at children who butt in front of them on … Continue reading
Boo-boos
Karen is in the car with the kids, and they are talking about vacation Bible school. Gavin (7): When Jesus came back to life, he still had marks on his hands and feet. Karen: He did? Gavin: Yeah, but they … Continue reading
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First day of school 2012
Me: How was your first day of school? Did you learn anything? Gavin (7): No, it was just school.
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A testament to engaged fatherhood
I’ve never doubted the love a father can feel for his children. I felt it when Celeste came screaming into my life nearly 11 years ago, and again when Gavin followed a few years later. And I was reminded of … Continue reading
Whose turn is it to mow the lawn?
I pull out of the garage with the kids, and notice the grass needs mowing. Me: Celeste! When are you going to mow the lawn? Celeste (10): It’s not my job. Only boys mow lawns. Gavin (7): No, only daddies … Continue reading
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A few words from my son remind me of growing up fatherless
I love listening to Hair Nation on SiriusXM. I realize none of the music is original and the bands that fill its airwaves are better known for breaking laws and hotel lamps than musical barriers, but that’s not the point. … Continue reading
Why shower today?
I should know to phrase my questions better. Me: Why don’t you guys go upstairs and take a shower? Gavin (7): Because we don’t want to.
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