5 for 5

Well here is a “Special” sick edition of The 5…  5 for 5 Sick People!!!

7yo - Friday went to Dr not feeling well after having a nasty cold…Double Ear Infection.
3yo - Tuesday went to Dr not feeling well after having a nasty cold…Right Ear Infection
Baby - Been a little congested…TODAY feeling the effects of [...]

Two Days In One.

Sunday was a long and busy day that in the end made me want to stay unplugged.  “A Man Among Mommies Unplugged”
Sunday was set to be a long day that in the end became extra long.  The wife was running out after lunch to look at houses with one of her brothers.  He is looking [...]

Fun Times Being Dad…

There are times when it can be stressful being dad.  When the kids are sick, wound up or cranky.  Friday 7yo woke saying his ears hurt.  He rarely complains about anything so we knew right away it had to be at least one ear infection.  So I called the Dr and got him in right [...]

Three Year Old and Daddy Get Play Dates…

After a day that seemed to never end with the cold outside and the cabin fever inside 3yo and I were able to get out for a short while.  Just after dinner the phone rang.  It was my neighbor three houses down with 3yo and 1yo boys.  He asked if my 3yo wanted to come [...]

“Oh you don’t count as a “Guy” you are part of our group”

“Oh you don’t count as a “Guy” you are part of our group” 
Words that in many cases would be considered by some men as an insult, but today those words are a compliment and proof of acceptance.   During a conversation in the hall waiting to pick up the kids from preschool a mom describing issues [...]

Kids Off, Laundry Monster and Dog Operation…

Well today was another day off for the boys and they had a really busy day.  At 9:00 I dropped them off at a friends house to play for a few hours.  They do not see these friends that often since they are in another school district.  They had a blast and were very well [...]

The 3 Evil “Food Groups”

Well yesterday was an interesting day. My closest friend (other then my wife) and his wife just moved into a new house so I did my best to help where I can, but with a new baby and activities for the other boys time is limited. Yesterday after helping out for a while [...]

Working on Being a Loser. (Week 1)

Well with the wife losing the baby weight and the baby settling it is time for me to get serious about losing weight.  A group of Dads at “Dad Stays Home” have decided to work together to lose weight ala the Biggest Loser.  So with that starting today I decided I would put my body [...]

The Politics of At Home Parents

The Politics of At Home Parents

Being an At Home Parent is difficult, but being an At Home Dad creates unique issues. The reasons behind becoming an At Home Parent are as diverse as the parents themselves. This does not mean that the family that can’t or chooses not to have someone Stay [...]

The 5 “Snow Edition Times Two”

With all the snow and cold we have had here this season I thought I would do a special version of “The 5″ and have one for the good and one for the bad…
The 5 “Snow Edition The Good”

Snow People - Having the snow on the ground makes for an amazing time playing in the [...]