Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Santa Claus)

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We all know about this guy, don’t we? Being a dad who survives Christmas must have something to do with him.

Being a Dad: Surviving Christmas (The Ho

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I know what you’re thinking. “What in the world does this have to do with being a dad and surviving Christmas.” Well, I’m glad you asked. Have you ever heard of creating a toxic reaction?

Being a Dad: The Cup Run's Dry!

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Being a dad comes even in moments of struggle. To be honest, the last few months have been a struggle for me.  The world is changing more every day. The fear of sickness and political battles are more prevalent in today's world than I ever really thought they would. There is always a silver lining though. 

Being a Dad: A Hard Realization P1

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Its been a while since I last posted an update. Truthfully, I haven't really had a lot of motivation to write. Sometimes Being a Dad just isn't easy. There is so much stuff we have to take care of day in and day out. We really never have time for ourselves.

Being A Dad with Motivated Choices

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Learning what being a dad is all about is an ongoing journey, isn't it? We go through so many "life lessons" and we begin to think we might just be okay at this whole dad thing and BAMM! Something happens, we make a choice, a choice we really feel is the right one, but it turns out... It's the wrong one!

Being a Dad: Embracing Failure (in more ways than one)

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I have a confession to make and I'm not really happy about it. I failed to keep this updated as much as I should.  So many times an idea has struck and something has prevented me from sharing about it.  So many times I have learned something about being a dad and not had the energy to write something about it.

Being a Dad: Embracing 'Dad Thoughts'

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I have no idea where all of January went. I can't believe it's already almost over. Being a dad that works full-time I often think about what may be going on at home. I wonder if my kids are experiencing some sort of growing pain or if they are putting to much strain on my wife. I guess you could say I worry about what I am missing. My 'Dad Thoughts' ponder the unknown.

A Special Christmas

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My eldest child absolutely loves Christmas! Some of her favorite things are in a book we wrote together, but this chapter is my favorite so I wanted to share...

Being a Dad: Life Lessons or Memoirs

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Being a Dad presents many interesting opportunities in life. Some are usually really fun and others, well, let's just say, could be left out of our memoirs. Every opportunity, whether we put it in our memoirs or not can be a teachable opportunity. I get it, your thinking, this sounds familiar.    It may well indeed, but I write what I'm learning, and well, I'm learning every day.

Being a Teachable Dad: Bearing Burdens. Your Own, or Others?

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One of the biggest things that have surfaced in this last year of being a dad has been, well, actually something more to do with my marriage.  My wife and I will have been married for 9 years next month, and while I accidentally told everyone it was the big two-digit anniversary; I have come to understand that our 9 year anniversary is its own special milestone. Its been a very eventful year. 

Being A Teachable Dad: Accepting You Make Mistakes Too!

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So, I struggle with accepting my mistakes. Yep, I said it. 

It's out in the open, I have failed as a father and as a believer.  My mistakes have cursed me for life and being a dad will never be the same again.

5 Lessons Being a Dad has Taught Me!

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Growing up, one of my biggest dreams was being a dad. I have said it before and will say it again. Being a dad has really opened my eyes up to an entirely different view of the world around me. Has it been what I dreamed, well no, it's been entirely different? Even with the chaotic moments becoming a dad has brought and the learning curve that has been thrust upon me, life is better. Life is fuller, and life is more memorable.

It's funny to think that my children are still so young and I have learned so much. I still have so much more to learn and experience before I will ever claim to be the dad my children deserve. Honestly, it will be a lifelong journey, and I guarantee I will make mistakes along the way but, the lessons learned will be fulfilling.