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April 2008 Archive
April 29th, 2008
Larger than life
I have a friend who is a daily fixture on televisions around the world. His wife is also a noted celebrity who spends plenty of time on the small screen. Their kids love watching mommy and daddy on TV. Yesterday, I saw a feature about a Major League baseball player that featured his kids. They loved going to the ballpark and hanging out with dad. I was even a little jealous of the kids, as they got to run around the locker room and hang out with all the players. The fact is – these kids grow up with dads who are larger than life.
April 28th, 2008
Shopping makes me want to...
I’m not a really big fan of shopping. I really hate going to the grocery store. And, I especially hate going to the grocery store with a long, long list. I’ll do it, I just won’t like it. As K-Man was having dinner last night, I realized we were dangerously close to being out of a few key staples of his diet – most notably hummus, milk, mac & cheese and what K-Man refers to as “breakfast cookies” (a made-up name that makes him want to eat the healthy breakfast bars). So, after dinner, we went on a bit of an adventure to our local Trader Joe’s. [more]
April 25th, 2008
Say (mac &) cheese!
There are literally hundreds, thousands (millions, if you want to get carried away) of reasons why having a kid/having kids is such an amazing, rewarding experience. (The converse is true, too…there are just as many reasons why it’s hard, exhausting and makes you consider things you’d never otherwise consider, but that’s not why we’re here today!) [more]
April 24th, 2008
On a short leash
I walk my dog every morning (usually at some kind of ungodly hour). And, when we walk, I keep him on a leash. Yes, he’s fairly well trained, but he’s still a dog. He’s still an animal. He’s still more than willing to bolt after a deer, squirrel, rabbit or mirage. So, he’s kept on the leash – walking right by my side. A dog. On a leash. Pretty much the way it’s supposed to be.
Kids on a leash, though? Not really the way it’s supposed to be. Apologies if you’re one of those parents parading around with your kid on a leash, but I really don’t get it.
April 23rd, 2008
Sports and fatherhood
As K-Man and I watched the Stanley Cup Playoffs together, I started thinking. [more]
April 22nd, 2008
What a dump!
I’ve never been accused of being a neat freak. Though most of the time I will probably put my dirty clothes into a hamper, I’m the first guy to leave jackets hanging on chairs. I’m the guy kicking off my shoes in the entryway of the house. I may even leave a dish or two in the sink (something that I’m getting better at, however). Don’t even get me started on my car. [more]
April 21st, 2008
Dude!
As K-Man and I were hanging out today (at a firehouse, of course), I was somewhat taken aback by how he’s really, truly turning into a little boy. I know the transition from newborn to baby to toddler happened in a blink. Somehow, though, he has morphed into a kid. Seems I say that every month now. And, maybe that’s just how it’s gonna go from here on out. I wasn’t ever all that impressed with the “miracle of life” in those early days, but I’m now slammed by it each and every month. [more]
April 18th, 2008
Going home
I have a friend who travels quite a bit. She’s married, with two kids. I called her once just as she was getting ready to head out on one of her three-day boondoggles. “Bummer,” I said. “You’re leaving on another trek?” She couldn’t agree less. She was thrilled. “Are you kidding? I need a couple of days away.” [more]
April 17th, 2008
Touch of grey
Compared to many of my friends and peers, I feel pretty lucky. Sure, it’s completely superficial, but while many of my buddies are slowly (or even rapidly) losing their hair, I can claim a full (oftentimes long and flowing) mane. I would even say that my hair may be my best feature (sadly?)! [more]
April 16th, 2008
This one's for you, kid
Much has been written recently about the fact that my generation is the first to financially fall short of my parents' generation. As a dad and – more importantly – a man, this is a disheartening fact. It doesn’t matter how true it may be. It doesn’t matter if the facts and figures all support the reality. What matters is that my manhood has seemingly been challenged. [more]
