Tag: Parenthood
Posted on June 18, 2023
Father’s Day Round Two
Today is my second Father’s Day as an actual father. This one sinks in deeper than the first given that during the first, my son was basically a semi-sentient potato capable only of pooping and crying. Now, however, …
Posted on June 4, 2023
So It Begins
One of the worst parts about military service is that you can be seperated from your family for mission requirements. In this case, my lovely wife has to endure nine long, grueling, humid weeks in Alabama. This is …
Posted on May 8, 2023
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. …
Updated on February 19, 2023
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 …
Posted on February 12, 2023
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 …
Posted on June 20, 2022
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 …
