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 [...]
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 [...]
The Beer Guy will be sending his favorite 6-pack of beer to the 100th Twitter follower (@TheBeerGuyLOD), if achieved by April 19th. Greetings Life of Dad Community! Well, I must say that I am overwhelmed and humbled by the great response received after my first two blogs [...]
As hard as this is to admit, I think it's the right thing to do... I mailed this letter to the CEO of Kraft Foods, Sour Patch Division today. Photo courtesy of Sha-Put-Ski
Yesterday Bubba Watson won the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament. He had a very unlikely win, which featured a sudden death playoff. Here are eight reasons why I love this man. 1) Bubba plays golf fearlessly. He looks forward to the impossible shot, and then he takes it. Whether he [...]
This morning I asked Babs this question. What do you think her answer was? Winner gets a tuna wrap... The answer will be revealed by Noon PST today. And the answer is revealed...
Today is Opening Day in Major League Baseball. I love baseball, always have. I was obsessed with baseball statistics and box scores by the age of five or six. As I've grown older, I've always thought it would be incredible to share that passion with a son someday. Well, this [...]
After this family of four flew on Southwest Airlines last week, I realized two things... 1) Southwest is a great airline. 2) Southwest is not overly baby-friendly. So...today I mailed this letter to Gary Kelly, the Chairman, President, and CEO of Southwest Airlines... Image from Mike Fisher
Captain's Log. Spring Break Chronicles. Diaper Date 1663. It is the second official day of my Spring Break (I don't count the weekends..everybody gets those). I am home alone - with the children. This event further solidifies my belief that you should have to pass a test in the hospital [...]
1. I want to write, the following numbers are not typos. For a week, my daughter stays up all night and goes to bed at 6 AM, at 8 AM, at 10 AM—the record. My wife texts this time to me while I am sitting at my desk, at work. [...]