Dads
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The Hardest Part of Kindergarten
I was somewhat prepared for Bean starting kindergarten this year. I read a few articles about it online, talked to some friends who had been through this before, and reminded myself that Bean was…
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Rainy Summer Afternoons
We have entered that time of summer in Florida when afternoon thunderstorms are part of the daily routine. Every afternoon around 3:00, the heavens open up and rain down on us. I actually…
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The Grammar of Marriage
I’m never more reminded of how lucky I am to have Chris than when we face a challenge together. Over the years, we have learned that the only way to make it through…
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Inappropriate Parenting
So, the other night, we were sitting at the dinner table and I tried to tell Bean a joke. Only, he didn’t understand it. Chris and I quickly realized that he didn’t know…
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From Husbands to Fathers
Today we went to the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola for the day. If you’re ever in the area, you don’t want to miss it. It’s free, fun, and super interactive for kids…
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The Memory of a Drain Strainer
Tonight, I was doing the dishes after the kids were in bed. They were sleeping, Chris was working late, and the house was quiet. As it often does in times like these, my…
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History Sometimes Repeats Itself
Friday afternoon, my mom came down to pick up the kids and take them to her house for the weekend. Chris and I were overworked, overstressed, and in need of some down time…
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The Mystery of Fatherhood
Sunday afternoon, I had some school work to grade, so Chris took the kids outside with him to work in the yard and leave me in peace. It was just what I needed…
