Is 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,...
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- Jan 27, 2019
- 3 min
I'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, 2019
- 2 min
What 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, 2019
- 4 min
Why 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, 2018
- 10 min
The Year That Was... 2018
For 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, 2018
- 7 min
We're Going to Figure This Out Together
I 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, 2018
- 2 min
Cold & Flu Survival Kits
Picture 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 17, 2018
- 5 min
I Never Said Parenting Was Easy
I 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, 2018
- 4 min
Trick or Treat
I 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 6, 2018
- 4 min
This Thanksgiving I Want to Be Uncomfortable
Liam 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 3, 2018
- 4 min
Today Is a Sad Day
Today 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 21, 2018
- 12 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 24, 2018
- 4 min
In My Next Life... I Wanna Be A Dad
I 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 9, 2018
- 3 min
It's Not Too Hot... It's Just Summer
It 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 17, 2018
- 2 min
In the Rough
My 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...