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Dad of the Year 2015

I don’t know what it takes to be called “dad of the year.” I’m unsure what characteristics or qualities a man needs to possess in order to earn this title, but if I had to give the description a good ‘ol college try, I would define it as… Dad of the Year noun. [dad uhv th-uh yeer] devoted fella who willingly gives his hands and heart to his family; active participant in tea parties, swimming lessons and outdoor catch; bedtime...

Tumultuous Twos, Enter Stage Right.

I think the two year old, or rather the year itself, gets a bad rap. I never really understood why people would call this age “terrible.” I’m sure there are enough moms out there that would like to slap my wrists and call me a newb. They hang their mama veteran status high and proud. “I’ve been through it all,” they say, “and those twos are terrible.” To those veteran moms: I hear ya, loud and c l e a...

Role of a Mom

Let’s talk about moms. All kinds of moms. Anyone that was blessed with the role of mom, either by choice or circumstance, blood or adoption. I never really grasped the true significance of a mother’s role until I was placed in the mom role. In short, it’s fucking magical. Not necessarily unicorns riding on white, fluffy clouds but unveiling the silver-lining in a world that may be perceived as completely turned upside down. I always appreciated anyone that took on...

A Reflection on Thanksgiving

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! So much fun was had by all, and I’m extremely thankful we were able to spend many special moments around several family members – many were people that Mads met for the very first time. And not only was the visit great, but the family trip was definitely an experience {and obviously one that will be repeated hundreds of times for many years to come}. We safely returned home, started a few loads...