The Daddy Files

When you see someone you love start down the road toward addiction, it’s never a good thing. Yesterday, while surrounded by family, I watched him set out down that path. I tried to rationalize it at first. After all, I’m not a narc or anything. I’m not the fun police. I’m a pretty laid back [...] [...]

That’s what MJ said as she sat at the computer and I loaded up the dishwasher. We block off sections of the house using furniture, household objects and family pets to let Will crawl around. I’m not sure what caused us to be so negligent this morning. Maybe it was the blissful silence in the [...] [...]

For two months we’ve been waiting for Will’s upper teeth to come in. Well, the good news is the wait is over. The bad news? He’s a frickin’ vampire! Instead of his top front teeth popping out he’s growing vampire teeth on the both sides. I guess maybe I should’ve had him baptized huh? He’s [...] [...]

I’ve received a ton of compliments in real life and from people who follow my blog about how I’m a good dad. And you know what, it really has me irritated! I’m not pissed off about the compliments. By all means, keep those coming and feel free to tell me how stunningly handsome I am [...] [...]

The whole family packed up shop on Friday night and headed to my parents’ house an hour away to spend the night. It was good to get out and to see everyone. And I received an added bonus when I went up to my old bedroom and found my journal from when I was just [...] [...]