http://www.theblogfathers.com Dads You Can't Refuse Sun, 04 May 2008 14:27:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My dear son, What a crazy year it has been as we both finish our first years of school; you in kindergarten, me in grad school. 39 years apart and we a tackling our education with as much energy & passion as we can. You and I are so similar when it ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/05/04/our-first-years/ It has been 18 months since I began my new career as a stay at home dad and we are coming on that time of year again that seems like being a death row inmate's countdown to execution--summer vacation.  Having the 3 year old and 2 year old underfoot all ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/05/03/summer-vacation-dead-dad-walking/ Most men are spending embarrassing little time with their children. Many barely know the little ones despite living in the same house. Is the main reason for this craziness money? That's what author Tom Sykes is saying in the Daily Mail. According to him, ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/04/28/are-men-only-good-for-money/ The biggest hurdle to me losing the weight that I want to lose before June is my son. He's cute and little, missing two front teeth, and as a result his smile is reminiscent of fangs on a vampire. This is suitable under the circumstances given that we are in ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/04/27/rolls-vs-roles/ Both my kids go to day care part time and I'm always surprised of how much they learn. This is often learning that I become aware of way after it has taken place. Does this ever happen to you? I go to great length not to approach ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/04/23/keeping-up-with-new-skills/ On blame and farting: If everyone knows who did it, there's no point in arguing about it. On noise: Many people think soundproof windows are for keeping noise out. On repetition: One must make peace with the notion that two of the primary parental duties are turning off lights and flushing toilets. On ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/04/22/things-ive-learned-about-parenting-and-marriage/ I grew up in a house that played games. We used to have game nights in which the four of us would sit around the kitchen table with a number of board games and just laugh & have fun. These are some of the greatest memories I have as ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/04/17/and-that-spells-trouble/ I have two young kids. Apparently I feel that's not enough work since I've been borrowing other toddlers on a regular basis for the past year. I don't know how is started but I think I stole borrowed the idea from someone else. A couple of times ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/04/09/borrow-a-toddler/ I thought I would share a few questions and comments I've received throughout my 15 years in U.S. It's hilarious and at the same time frightening stuff. Think of it as an unofficial survey of the U.S. education system. Lets try to give our children a ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/04/03/humorous-educational-problems/ I feel like Tom Hanks in "Big" when he's sitting in that meeting raising his hand and saying "I don't get it". I always felt like raising polite kids was a good idea but apparently some think the opposite is more appropriate. Are polite kids not desired ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/04/01/royal-habits-or-basic-education/ After my first child I thought life got a little hectic at times. After the second one came along, the most active baby on earth by the way, things suddenly got complicated. Having a fun family life with the kids and combining it with friends, travel, work, hobbies, ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/03/26/ideas-for-a-simpler-family-life/ I have a problem. I have two healthy children and together with my wife we've more or less decided to close the shop. That was until yesterday when my son spoke of his wishes. When deciding weather or not to have more children, how much ... http://www.theblogfathers.com/2008/03/24/wanting-another-sibling/