Tag: Parenthood

If You’re Happy and You Know It…

My wife attended an out-of-state wedding this weekend, and I—being the valiant, noble soul that I am—offered to stay home with our little one so she didn’t have to worry about the logistics of bringing an infant cross-country.  …

The Bottle Gymnastics

Just when I think we’ve hit our parenting stride, Ezran winks and says “hold my milk.”  His latest passion?  Winning gold at bottle gymnastics.  I sent my wife off on a romantic sunset boat tour yesterday afternoon—romantic both …

Rock On, Little One

Parenthood is full of joy, wonder, and horrifying surprises.  Often, those three facets get tied together in a neat little package that leaks something obscene out of a corner you thought you had strapped down.  Yesterday, my son …

A New Journey

I write this with my newborn son sleeping just a few feet away, grunting in that way newborns do to charm their way into our hearts. I look at him and think of all the possibilities ahead of …