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Jan 12
Hey 2015,

Thanks for the rocky start. I hope this means you’ve got some seriously good stuff waiting for me later on in the year. Mr. Dude was so sick he missed his first two days of school (day-care) and it was so cold outside they closed down for what would have been his third and fourth days. SkyWaitress […]

Dec 30
The Scariest Moments I’ve Ever Had As A Father

Everything was happening in slow motion. All the sounds around us were muffled. The water coming out of the faucet. My son's body twitching and then going limp. His clenched jaw and me splashing that cold water on his body. I kept saying "I love you son, breath. Breath. Please breath!"

Dec 25
A Toddler And His Christmas Tree

This is Mr. Dude's second Christmas and he's still learning about Christmas trees. He only sees all sorts of interesting things to play with and take apart.

Dec 23
8 Tips For Calming A Fussy Baby

Here are a few things I found to help our fussy little guy calm down when he wasn't an adorable sleeping baby.

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Dec 22
71 Christmas TV Episodes You Can Stream On Netflix Right Now

Disclosure: I’ve joined the Netflix #StreamTeam and have been compensated for writing this post. I love this time of the year. The visits with family, home cooked meals and travel plans are all a part of this wonderful yearly ritual. Christmas movies are often lumped into the list. Who hasn’t watched The Muppet Christmas Carol a thousand […]

Dec 18
Burgers & All-In Parenting

I visited Applebee's to try out the new Applebee's All-In Triple Bacon Burger. Sounds amazing, right? Find out if the burger lived up to its name.

Nov 30
The Ultimate 5-Step Guide to Becoming a Hermit Around The Holidays

It's that time of year again. People spend a lot of time indoors. The shopping centers are packed and people share germs. Here are a few tips on avoiding the sicknesses that travel from person to person every holiday season.

Nov 29
Friends Are Worth Being Thankful

I consider my wife to be my best friend. We're a team that can conquer almost anything when we're on the same page. We've got a lot of shared experiences and stories and love spending time with each other. In many ways were are like Kirk and Spock from Star Trek, except with more romance. I'm gonna get in trouble for that reference aren't I?

Nov 09
The One With All the Blue Dye

When I was growing up Halloween was something my parents didn't celebrate and I feel like I missed out. I want my son to experience the fun it can bring.

Nov 07
“How Far Away Are You?”

We are a one car family & each of us has a schedule to keep. That means lots of texting "Where are you?" Last month we found an app that makes it easier.