It is very common to have hard conversations with your children. And I'm not talking about the birds and the bees (although when we play I spy out the window we see both). I'm talking about conversations that are hard to understand or not start laughing in the middle of. Here are some of my …
Date Night
On the topic of things that don't happen as often when you have kids is date night. Happily enough, that was tonight. I enjoyed watching a movie with my captain marvel. Cheers, -SF
Just keep writing… just keep writing
It's easier for someone in the science/technology world to think they can do it all, to understand it all. But while it is easy to come up with topics and write for a while, eventually the creativity falls away. This is what we can call "writer's block", only that's a generous title since I'm far …
“I really don’t feel well”
Just a quick note to share how the weekend went. After our son claimed he felt sick and wanted to watch shows all day, he proceeded to go down hill. First he fell asleep in his chair in the middle of the morning. Then he woke up with a fever. That's when daddy says "Ok, …
What I have learned so far…
It's hard to believe but we're now almost 4 weeks into blogging. As I mentioned, this blog has two purposes, to develop my writing and prove that anyone can blog. Now before anyone gets upset at that last statement, please note that I didn't say blog well or gain 1000 followers. But today's society has …
To my Wife…
I love you... are you still reading my blog?
Reasons I made my child cry…
I disciplined them for breaking a rule (such as no hitting their sibling)I didn't read them the book they wanted.I DID read them the book they wanted."I'm not reaaaaaaady to sleep." (Said while yawning)They don't want to be in time out.They don't want to go outside.They DO want to go outside. It wasn't the right …
Things I Never Thought I’d Say to my Child Part 2
Don't climb on that...Be careful!I'm sorry you got hurt... did you at least learn something?Stop saying the word poop...Stop saying the word barf...Stop saying the word fart...No yelling in my ear....No yelling in your sister/brother's ear.No, you may not pinch my neck, but thanks for asking.No, you may not pinch my nose, but thanks for …
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Things I never thought I’d Say to my Child part 1
Don't put that Lego in your nose...Take that Lego out of your nose...Don't put that Lego in your ear....Take that Lego out of your ear...Don't lick my arm...Don't slap your butt at me...Don't wipe [that] on the wall...Why did you wipe [that] on the wall? Don't tell your mother about this... Superheros don't hit good …
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Here’s Your Sign
You might be a suburban father if... You have an SUV parked out front.Your drive to work spends too much time in traffic.Your kids are enrolled in at least two sports apiece.Your house looks exactly like your neighbors.But the neighbors' grass is always greener.Going out to dinner means going to a mall/strip mall.You're married to …
Suburban Fatherhood 