You made it to two years old, Maddie! And sometimes it seems like you’re going on 22.
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One Month of Man-to-Man Defense Parenting
It’s hard to believe that my newborn son is already more than a month old, but this calls for some reflection on the new stage of life that we have entered—man-to-man parental defense. With one month in the books, I’m proud to report that we have thus far largely flourished under these new conditions.
The Birth Story of My Son
Just like the first time around, it’s taken several weeks to find the time to put this birth story down for posterity. I hope you’re in the mood for a long read… The funny thing about the day of your child’s birth is that you know it’s going to be a day you’ll never forget, […]
Ultrasounds, Stress Tests and Other Post-Due Date Adventures
As of this writing, our son is three days past his due date and rapidly approaching four. Four days? Is that really all it’s been? Each of those days has felt like at least a week.
Are You Ready? The Eternal Question Before Baby Number Two
We have now entered the same month as our due date, the official sign that we are in the pregnancy home stretch. Soon we will reach the surreal point where the milk in the fridge has a later expiration date than this pregnancy. Are we ready?
52 Things My One-Year-Old Daughter Knows
My daughter Maddie is at a wonderful age. She’s 19 months old and is learning more every single day. Here’s a snapshot of 52 random things she has acquired during her time on Earth.
Lessons in Fatherhood from “Road to Perdition” | #DadsOnFilm
What can a gangster movie teach you about fatherhood? Plenty!
Let’s Hear It For the Boy
In a little more than two months, my son will be born. It’s about time I started thinking about our upcoming new reality.
10 Tips for Expectant Fathers From My Second Time Around
I’ve never been pregnant, but my wife has — twice. Here’s what you need to know to survive this nine-month miracle.
16 Months and Getting Hilarious
Maddie is trying her best to communicate with us these days, and the results are delightfully hilarious. Every day she’s got a new trick!