It was 4 years and 9 months ago, in August of 2007. That’s when my wife, Elizabeth, and I last made the trip to Las Vegas together. We weren’t married. No kids. Just younger twenty-something adults enjoying what Sin City had to offer. The place was filled with numerous [...]
I just had “The Talk” this weekend with my oldest son Jed. This was something my father had managed to avoid with me, so I didn’t know what to expect, and as you can imagine, I was a bit apprehensive about the whole thing. Admittedly, I’d been thinking about having [...]
Captain's Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 1672. The Captain keeps getting receipts and notices for a woman named Amanda. This is the Captain's open letter to her. Dear Amanda, I don't know you, but I feel you do. You see I get a bunch of email that is intended for [...]
Since the day he was born, my little miracle baby was a fitful sleeper. And now, even though he's almost two, it's rare that something doesn't wake him up in the middle of the night. When the problem first arose, I had a few theories... 1. Demonic Possession - Never rule it out. [...]
Here's a look at my daughter's schedule from this week when she wasn't in school: Monday: drawing class with a friend Tuesday: friend's house for lunch Wednesday: the zoo with our family Thursday: friend over for lunch, ballet class in the afternoon Friday: friend's house after school How old is [...]
Captain's Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 1671. The Captain is holding down day 2 of the sick kid at home. Mrs. Captain got the first round. How did we get here? You can read about it here. It is a fun tale that even references the great ghost of Shoeless [...]
We are getting close to the playoffs in the NBA and this time of year always reminds me of a playoff game 3 years ago where a tight game plus unruly kids met head to head: It turns out the NBA finals and my boys are engaged in [...]
Do you remember what kind of parent you were going to be. You know, in the wisdom of your youth (or not so youth) you were evaluating all the parents around you. Quietly observing their behaviors and interactions with their children. Like it or not, you were judging them, and [...]
Name of beer: Discord Dark IPA Brewing Company: Pyramid Breweries Brewing Location: Seattle, WA - Berkeley, CA - Portland, OR Type of Beer: Dark Ale / India Pale Ale – ABV: 6.5% - IBU: 69 Beer Description: From Pyramid: Discord Dark IPA celebrates the marriage of two distinct styles, the Dark [...]
In this year’s Common Cold Olympics, the Riles family is projected to win gold. This family of four has been in serious training for three months now. Just in the past twenty-four hours, baby boy has been hacking up a mothball, baby girl has a fever and won’t eat, mom [...]
