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Feb 3, 20194 min read
Is the Mess Worth It?
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. As a parent, I imagine you spend a lot of time there just like I do. If it’s not cooking,...
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Jan 27, 20193 min read
I'm Going to Need a Village.
I’m gonna need some help. A village would be nice. You know that saying a bunch of famous people have said before me... “it takes a...
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Jan 14, 20192 min read
What Is a "Normal Routine"?
No two days are ever the same in my life; and I love it that way. In fact I’ve intentionally sought this out my whole life. Just take my...
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Jan 8, 20194 min read
Why Don’t Dads Approve?
“Kid-Tested, Mother Approved” “Imagine you’re a stay-at-home Mom…” “Mom was right…” “Helping Mom’s Through the Journey of Parenthood” “It...
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Dec 31, 201810 min read
The Year That Was... 2018
For as long as I can remember, my favourite part about the week between Christmas and New Years has always been finding all the "Year in...
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Dec 23, 20187 min read
We're Going to Figure This Out Together
I try not to recall or think about my childhood very often, but when I do, I remember my parents as being strict authoritarians. They had...
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Nov 30, 20182 min read
Cold & Flu Survival Kits
Picture two parents and three toddlers sprawled out across the living room, each one too sick to move other than to be ill, reach for...
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Nov 17, 20185 min read
I Never Said Parenting Was Easy
I have never said Parenting was easy. But I was just starting to figure it out. I was just starting to get used to the demands and the...
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Oct 31, 20184 min read
Trick or Treat
I turned 36 earlier this year, but I’ve only celebrated Halloween six times and tonight was only the third time I’ve ever gone trick or...
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Oct 6, 20184 min read
This Thanksgiving I Want to Be Uncomfortable
Liam was only 15 months old when I saw him display gratitude for the first time. At the time, it was the best moment I had ever had with...
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Oct 3, 20184 min read
Today Is a Sad Day
Today is a tough day for me. This whole week has been. About a year and a half ago, my wife made the decision to end her maternity leave...
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Sep 21, 201812 min read
"Lets Go Camping, It'll Be Fun" THEY Said!
This past weekend I went camping for the first time (in my adult life)! It all started three months ago with a random, spontaneous...
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Aug 24, 20184 min read
In My Next Life... I Wanna Be A Dad
I opened my Instagram account this morning to once again see a meme belittling Dads, making fun of the “fact” that Dads do nothing around...
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Aug 9, 20183 min read
It's Not Too Hot... It's Just Summer
It hit 37°C today. It’s not uncommon here in Kelowna as every summer we get at least a few days in the high 30's or low 40’s. Now, while...
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Jul 17, 20182 min read
In the Rough
My day began in the rough today. I double booked myself and had to have a conversation with a very good friend and colleague and explain...
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