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Daddy Law Enforcement: Discipline Requires Itself

Totally switching gears on what I am writing about today. My original post was going to be about men’s health month. Then I saw this tweet from Jim Turner (@Genuine) while looking at the tweets from the #DadsTalking discussion tonight. The tweet read “There are some days I feel like I am being mentally abusive to the kids. I am much better at that manipulation. I hate that.” This statement immedia Read More...

So THIS is What Being “Dad” Is

Often times you read through parenting blogs and read about the great and wonderful things that being a parent can mean. For the most part, it is true. Having kids, being a dad, this feeling of love and adoration is next to nothing. It is an incredible thing to be a dad and I would not want my life to be any different. Here’s the catch though: Being a dad can also be frustrating, angering, and upsetting. I kn Read More...

Party Time 2011: Pass the Excedrin

This Saturday we will throw a party to celebrate both of the kiddos birthdays. Being so close in age and still so young, we have their parties together for ease of planning and execution. Little Man will be 4 this month and Little Girl will be 2. Hard to believe how fast the time has passed. With the Toy Story theme selected, the final preparations have begun. The Wifey is great at getting everything planned out to Read More...

My Son Likes Pink, My Daughter Likes Blue

Throughout our lives we are force fed stereotypical junk food about genders. Boys in blue, girls in pink. Boys should play superhero and war, girls should play princess and dress up. I don’t know how this came about, or why it still continues. One thing I do know is this: In my house, my children will be raised to look beyond such crap and see people for who they are as people. Does it really matter that there be Read More...

Daddy’s Day Off

6:30 am – Woken up by the sound of laughing coming from Little Man’s room. Look at my phone to check the time, let out a low growl, and pull the covers over my head. 6:47 am – My covers are missing and Little Girl is smacking me in the face with my glasses. No wonder I wake up every morning with a headache. 7:09 am – LM is yelling that he needs to go use the potty. Time to get up and take h Read More...

Sensitivity and Raising a Young Man

I have had this on my mind all evening and I had to have someone to talk to about it. Though a random post for DadRevolution, I turn to this community for an open ear. If there is one thing I know about this community of online dads, it is that there is always an ear that will hear you. Let me give you the breakdown. My wife and I were having a discussion about how are son views other children that he does not know Read More...

Two Small Words

In my four years of being a dad I have learned many things. I have learned how to treat the croup without going to the doctor, how to change an explosive diaper in 4.86 seconds, and how to carry two children and a laundry basket at the same time. The journey is always teaching me a lot about being a dad, and also about the kind of person I am. Fatherhood has changed my life in so many ways that I could write on eve Read More...

Spring and New Chances

Spring is officially here today! Everyone is looking forward to warmer temperatures, abundant sunshine, and of course, outdoor playtime. We are all gearing up with new shoes, outdoor toys, and sunscreen. Finally time to get out of the quarters that held us captive for the winter and enjoy the fresh air. Besides the allergies for both myself and The Kiddos, spring is a much looked to time of year for us. Active, ene Read More...

The Value of Family

The holiday season it steeped in family tradition. We all have places we go, certain days to spend with family and the traditions in our immediate homes as well. It has been six long years since I have spent Christmas in the home I grew up in for 22 years. Six years it has been since I last spent Christmas day the traditional way we always did. We open presents Christmas morning at the house. Then we load up the c Read More...

Safety First: Fears and Best Laid Plans

The idea for this post came to me after a comment I received on my blog from a close friend of mine, The Bolt. After reading his comment and talking with him during that day, I started thinking more about safety and what part we as dads play in the safety of our children. It comes as no surprise that one of the primary fears for me as a dad is the fear for my children’s safety. I think that is probably a prim Read More...

Thanksgiving Tidings from DadRevolution

I asked the dads here to say a little about what Thanksgiving means to them and what they are thankful for. Here is what a few of them have to say: SeattleDad – Thanksgiving, to me, like most everyone is about family, food, relaxation, and taking stock of what is important in your life. Four years ago, my wife and were struggling with the concept that we were not going to have kids of our own, and had d Read More...

We Remember, and We Thank You

As you all know, today is Veteran’s Day. Today we honor those who have bravely fought to defend our freedoms. Throughout history dads, moms, sons, daughters, friends, and neighbors have fought, and some have died, to defend the freedoms that we have today. They are soldiers and they are heroes. They are people who have showed bravery in the face of extreme danger and solidarity with the brothers and sisters Read More...

Fall Leaves: Fun, Memories, and Insight

Yesterday was the first time I have been able to take the children outside to play in a few weeks. It’s either been raining, or too cold. They have been sick and I have been sick, but yesterday afternoon we are all well. The rain had not reached our area at that point and the air and the breeze were on the warm side. After my son’s pouty faced plea, “Daddy, I want to go outside and play in the le Read More...

Taking a Step Back: The Beauty of Simply Watching

Today? Yes, today was one of those days. We have all had them. Nothing seems to go right, you can’t seem to get motivated, and all you want to do is go home to your family. That was my day today. I’m not going to go any further on that note. Let’s skip to the fun stuff! I finally got home to the family, and I was ready to unwind. The wife had some things to do, I had to wake Caleb up from his nap Read More...

Time to Get Radical

Radical: (adj) a : marked by a considerable departure from the usual or traditional; b : tending or disposed to make extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions (as defined by Merriam-Webster) The majority of people in the world hear the word “radical” and immediately conjur up images of extremism and violence. They picture the anti-war protestors of the 60’s and the mo Read More...

Friendship Fears: Out From Under My Wings

Two weeks ago, my son started his first year at preschool. I was so proud of him. Walking off from the apartment, stepping into a new adventure in life with a gigantic smile and open arms. His winning personality and welcoming aura precedes him as he walks off into unknown territory. I was sad I could not be there on his very first day but the duty of being the provider called, and work had to be done. Since then Read More...

Thoughts and Questions on Time Passing

This week marked a huge milestone in our family. My son started his first year at preschool. Gladly he took off out the door, backpack on, and a big ole smile. That cute, charming, carefree, loving little soul just marched right on down to school without second thought of the fact he would not be with Mommy and Daddy for the rest of the morning. Seperation anxiety? None. At least not for him. Mommy and Daddy (and l Read More...

The Air Is Buzzing with the Talk of Revolution

Hello to readers far and wide. Come and stand right by our side. The air is buzzing with talk of revolution. And like Rock And Roll it isn’t noise pollution. Hello to readers far and wide. Come and stand right by our side. The air is buzzing with talk of revolution. And like Rock And Roll it isn’t noise pollution. Okay, I know it’s a little corny, but had to make a quip for the entrance to th Read More...