I work in a job that requires me to be away from home for short periods of time. At least they have always been short in the past, and never longer than a week so far. With my boy approaching two years old I wish that I could tell how he deals with this. I …
Extended Time Away From Home and the Damage it Does Read More »
It is the smaller things that happen in parenthood that are the best. Everyone talks about the first words, or the first steps, but these have not given me anywhere near the same feeling as that first smile. A more recent happening which is my top moment so far happened just after Christmas. I was on …
One of my main aspirations for fatherhood in general is that I can be as good a Dad to my son, as my Dad was for me. Quantifying this aspiration is impossible and a subjective comparison between my experience and my son’s 20 years for now would be an odd thing to do. Nor would …
Aspirations of Fatherhood and the Footsteps I Wish to Follow Read More »
It can be hard at times knowing exactly what your role is as a Dad. In those early years the baby is all about Mommy! She is the one that he runs to when he is hungry, and when he hurts himself and needs comfort…. Well he pretty much runs to her for everything! When …
The Role of a Father: On the Fringe of Usefulness Read More »
I still remember that exact moment when I found out you were on the way. Time froze as I instantly knew my world just tilted on its axis and would slowly diverge down a different path than I had always imagined. This was a lot to process in the moment. I knew I was supposed …
