I played in my local Beer League hockey Championship game for the first time the other night. We've had a good team for several years but had never made it to the Big Game. We did not win. It sucked. We played well, made a great comeback at the end of the game, went to … Continue reading Why Do Kids Suck So Bad at Losing?
Rucking: Fun for the whole family!
Let's talk about running. Everybody seems to be running these days, and good for them. When I drive around the streets, I see untold numbers of people running. I see young people, older people, I even see kids, just running. I see them in the morning, I see them in the evening, I even saw … Continue reading Rucking: Fun for the whole family!
What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?
My daughter and I were having a pleasant evening in the backyard the other night when she peeked over to see me playing a baseball game on my phone. She was very intrigued and watched for a few moments before telling me that she wanted to be a baseball player one day and play for … Continue reading What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?
The People You Didn’t Know you Didn’t Know
Here is something no one ever tells you when you are going to have a child: You are going to meet people. Like, a shit ton of people. You are going to meet all sorts of people you never thought you would meet in your lifetime, all because you have a kid. For some, that … Continue reading The People You Didn’t Know you Didn’t Know
Women to watch for in the Sports World
Having a daughter, it is important that she is able to find and identify girls or woman, like her, who figure prominently in her world. One of the easiest ways for her to do this is through entertainment, such as film. So it is no coincidence that on International Woman's Day, March 8th, the new … Continue reading Women to watch for in the Sports World
The Things Your Child Should Not Be Subjected To
Welp, the Super Bowl has come and gone, which means one thing: baseball is next! However, there is still some griping to do from Sunday. No, it isn't about how horrid the game was or that TB12 got another ring or that BB cheats, blah blah blah. Nope, this is a parenting blog and the … Continue reading The Things Your Child Should Not Be Subjected To
An Ode to the Ultimate DB
For three years now, there has been one constant in my life: the diaper bag (or DB for short). I have spent more time stressing out about the DB than any other facet of my life. Did I forget to put it in the car? Do I have enough diapers? Did I add more baby … Continue reading An Ode to the Ultimate DB
What do you have in your Go Bag?
Good afternoon folks from smokey California. These fires here in California have demonstrated the urgency in making sure one is prepared in the event of an emergency. Having spent a long time in and around the military, I am fully aware of the ramifications of not being prepared. It is easy, however, to get complacent … Continue reading What do you have in your Go Bag?
Frontline Dad’s 6 Point Plan to Training Your Kids for School
It is that time of year again. The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing color, and the cries of children's laughter have turned into cries of death-defying screams as kids are being pushed out of moving vehicles en route to the schoolhouse. I'm pretty sure I witnessed a 9 year old conduct a … Continue reading Frontline Dad’s 6 Point Plan to Training Your Kids for School
What the Hell? A Serial Curser’s Perspective on Cursing in Front of Kids
I curse like a sailor, which is weird because I was in the Army. I make no bones about it, I swear and I swear constantly. I tried not swearing once. Didn't take. It's just how I talk. If you ask my wife, once I get rolling in a conversation with like-minded adults, the F … Continue reading What the Hell? A Serial Curser’s Perspective on Cursing in Front of Kids