There is a point that I arrive at with my wife that I hate and it’s routine. Not the good kind of routine where you are building positive habits... It’s the time when I feel like we are going through life helping each other simply get done what we need to get done. When we feel like we are just co-workers at a factory and putting out fires. And oh are there fires when you got three kiddos under 5 in a house. (But you already know that) The thing about it is, I don’t see it coming until BOOM! … [Read more...]
Impulse Actions and Rocket Launches
Reason can be a good thing, and I have written about the value of going with your gut. That being said, I have found that too often I get in a rut of staying inside the "norms" of life and not doing little things to expand my kids experiences. It is far too easy to say "no" and keep on saying "no" or "that's too dangerous". … [Read more...]
Your Kids Become Little Versions of You
One of the things that you realize quickly as a parent (or maybe you don't) is that like it or not your kids have a high probability of becoming mini versions of you. I know that it is by no means an absolute and personality differences play a HUGE role, but overall they become you. They take in the good and the bad. They model what they see and how they are treated its pure nature. … [Read more...]
How to get the absolute BEST deal on flowers
The other day I was heading home from work when I get a call from my wife... "Can you please pick some eggs and ___ and ___ and ___on your way home" I had just had a pretty packed day so my mind was still racing on making sure I had gotten everything done that I needed to get done for the day. I was quick to shoot back my reply before she hung up... … [Read more...]
Reasons for Role Play
As the old adage goes; you don’t know what you don’t know. While this could not be more true for both marriage and having kids, its amazing how naivety can lead to revelation when it comes to the day to day caring of your kids. Enter Role Play … [Read more...]