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Tag Archives: kids
Is the ‘parenting bargain’ worth it?
Parenting is quite a bit like the human reproductive process: a few moments of pleasure followed by several months of discomfort, culminating in an event that– for most people– requires hospitalization. Is it worth it? Continue reading
How does your garden grow?
You plant a garden. Your flowers don’t grow. You don’t criticize and yell at your flowers. You water, fertilize, and nurture them… and your garden grows. Think about your family, friends, and co-workers. When you find them not doing what … Continue reading
Sometimes you just have to stop to smell…
I took Grace to the restroom at the ballpark today and then stood around waiting for her for several minutes. She finally came out and said, “Sorry that took so long, Dad.” “It’s okay, honey,” I replied, “but why did … Continue reading
My entry for “Parent of the Year,” circa 2011
It’s not like I haven’t been here before. In fact, I seem to have a knack for putting myself in exactly the right position to be used as an excellent example of what not to do when raising your children. … Continue reading
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Dad Life
For all of you Dads out there, this really needs no introduction. Enjoy. “I’ve got dozens of dollars…” Classic.
Lily Donates to Locks of Love
Over the past couple of years, several close friends have been diagnosed with some form of cancer, including a young friend of Lily’s. All of us feel a little helpless at times like this, naturally feeling that there’s little we … Continue reading
On the Phone by Michael Milburn
That whooshing, watery, radio-being-tuned sound tells me he’s outdoors on his way somewhere and I’d better talk fast. I can’t remember the last time I phoned him without dreading that countdown to when he says, “I’m going into the subway, … Continue reading
Recycle your holiday cards and help St. Jude’s Ranch
This is a great idea; something we can all do to help that doesn’t require a lot of time, effort, or investment. (Thanks for the heads up, Nadine!) You can recycle this year’s Christmas cards and help out some kids … Continue reading
Parents of the Year, Two Years Running
So tonight I was going through iPhoto looking to cull some images that weren’t useful and hopefully post a new update to the Cota family album. During this exercise, I came across this picture and, after a brief moment of … Continue reading
Lily’s Creek
After hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Thursday, we stopped on the way back out of the park and walked down to a clear (and very cold) mountain stream. The kids had changed out of their boots … Continue reading