Feb 3, 20194 minIs the Mess Worth It?They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. As a parent, I imagine you spend a lot of time there just like I do. If it’s not cooking,...
Jan 28, 20193 minI'm Going to Need a Village.I’m gonna need some help. A village would be nice. You know that saying a bunch of famous people have said before me... “it takes a...
Jan 14, 20192 minWhat Is a "Normal Routine"?No two days are ever the same in my life; and I love it that way. In fact I’ve intentionally sought this out my whole life. Just take my...
Jan 8, 20194 minWhy Don’t Dads Approve?“Kid-Tested, Mother Approved” “Imagine you’re a stay-at-home Mom…” “Mom was right…” “Helping Mom’s Through the Journey of Parenthood” “It...
Dec 31, 201810 minThe Year That Was... 2018For as long as I can remember, my favourite part about the week between Christmas and New Years has always been finding all the "Year in...
Dec 23, 20187 minWe're Going to Figure This Out TogetherI try not to recall or think about my childhood very often, but when I do, I remember my parents as being strict authoritarians. They had...
Nov 30, 20182 minCold & Flu Survival KitsPicture two parents and three toddlers sprawled out across the living room, each one too sick to move other than to be ill, reach for...
Nov 18, 20185 minI Never Said Parenting Was EasyI have never said Parenting was easy. But I was just starting to figure it out. I was just starting to get used to the demands and the...
Oct 31, 20184 minTrick or TreatI turned 36 earlier this year, but I’ve only celebrated Halloween six times and tonight was only the third time I’ve ever gone trick or...
Oct 7, 20184 minThis Thanksgiving I Want to Be UncomfortableLiam was only 15 months old when I saw him display gratitude for the first time. At the time, it was the best moment I had ever had with...
Oct 4, 20184 minToday Is a Sad DayToday is a tough day for me. This whole week has been. About a year and a half ago, my wife made the decision to end her maternity leave...
Sep 22, 201812 min"Lets Go Camping, It'll Be Fun" THEY Said! This past weekend I went camping for the first time (in my adult life)! It all started three months ago with a random, spontaneous...
Aug 25, 20184 minIn My Next Life... I Wanna Be A DadI opened my Instagram account this morning to once again see a meme belittling Dads, making fun of the “fact” that Dads do nothing around...
Aug 10, 20183 minIt's Not Too Hot... It's Just SummerIt hit 37°C today. It’s not uncommon here in Kelowna as every summer we get at least a few days in the high 30's or low 40’s. Now, while...
Jul 18, 20182 minIn the RoughMy day began in the rough today. I double booked myself and had to have a conversation with a very good friend and colleague and explain...