My son Charlie just turned two years old, and I’m pretty sure he’s my best friend.
parenting
Finding Moments of Grace in the Age of Corona

I wrote this in response to my Catholic parish’s question on social media: How are you finding moments of grace in these difficult times?
How do you explain coronavirus to a 3-year-old?

From coronavirus to social distancing to the existence of God. It’s been quite an evening over here.
Long Days, Short Years, Etc.
Sometimes a photo can trigger a memory that you want to hold on to for the rest of your life.
A Single Father of One…for a Weekend
After two years of being a dad, I finally had an entire weekend of parenting all by myself. Here’s what I learned from the father-son bonding time.
Teaching A Two-Year-Old to Love Christmas
Maddie took much more than a passing interest in Christmas this year. Here’s a very long rundown of just a few of the magical Christmas moments I want to remember.
An Open Letter to my Newly Two-Year-Old Daughter
You made it to two years old, Maddie! And sometimes it seems like you’re going on 22.