Category: dad and the kids

Board Games – 5 reasons why you should play with your family.

One of my absolute favorite things to do with my family is play board games. Im not sure when or how I was introduced to board games, but I love them. There is something so exciting about sitting around with my kids and introducing… Continue Reading “Board Games – 5 reasons why you should play with your family.”

World Cup Papi

The day has arrived and the world watches to see who will be crowned world champions of futbol. I for one am super excited. I was born in Argentina and was immersed in soccer as a kid. Soccer is a common language that all… Continue Reading “World Cup Papi”

You Never Know

It was a typical Friday afternoon. I was running around with the girls getting groceries. Claire was hungry so we stopped at the Costco eatery and grabbed a slice of pizza, and a hot dog. I was tired from running around and Cecilia (#2)… Continue Reading “You Never Know”

Good Enough is still Good Enough

A few months ago I came across this article via Facebook. A lot of what it said I had hear before, but the one line of advice that really struck me was this: “Go for ‘good enough’ instead of ‘best decision ever made on… Continue Reading “Good Enough is still Good Enough”

Killing Me

The last two months have been tough. Going from one kid to two has its challenges. The baby has been easy: sleep, eat, poop, repeat. My wonderful wife has been great and for the most part is the one that has to focus on… Continue Reading “Killing Me”

Four

A couple of days ago I was outside doing chores. My daughter Claire was out back playing on her playground and running back and forth entertaining her self. At the end of the day before bedtime Claire asked, “I want someone to play with… Continue Reading “Four”

Perspective

A few weeks ago I rented a moving truck to pick up a couch that was given to us. I had my daughter with me so I strapped her car seat to the passenger seat of the rental truck (I made sure the airbag… Continue Reading “Perspective”

Let Them See

Snowmaggedon 2016 has come and gone and we have survived. We have shoveled our way out of 20+ inches of snow, which depending where you are in the world may be laughable. Here in the good ole state of Virginia, 5 inches is enough… Continue Reading “Let Them See”

Star Wars VII and Fatherhood

Spoiler Alert! Spoiler Alert! Spoiler Alert! Spoiler Alert! Spoiler Alert!   I recently saw the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie and it was pretty cool. This is not a review, but more of an observation on the theme of fatherhood that is… Continue Reading “Star Wars VII and Fatherhood”

6 Ways to Wear Your Toddler Out.

Toddlers have a ton of energy. I know—understatement of the year. My daughter is no exception. Friends of ours that have toddler boys tell me all the time that Claire has the energy of a boy. My wife and I have realized that Claire… Continue Reading “6 Ways to Wear Your Toddler Out.”