Articles in A Day in the Life of Dad

I'm Not Here for Your Entertainment

on July 01, 2018

Now that we are in the full swing of summer, my children drag themselves out of their rooms each morning, and before they even get the sleep out of their eyes, they ask...“What are we doing today?”... Read full article

I Need a Pager Again

on February 01, 2018

The days of pagers (or beepers) seem so long ago, but sometimes, I think I could use one now. No matter where you go these days, someone is on their phone either talking, reading, or playing a game. These so-called phones are more of an information/e... Read full article

“No” is a Complete Sentence

on April 01, 2018

It may not be 100 percent accurate according to my former English teacher, but in my book, it is.  Too many times I catch myself giving reasons to my kids for why I tell them “No,” and I just don’t have that much time in my life at this point to kee... Read full article

We are Not a Traveling Circus

on September 01, 2017

Ok, I hope I don’t offend a lot of grandparents, and great grandparents here, but let me be the one to say openly for all parents:... Read full article

I Want Both Halloweens

on October 01, 2017

It’s that time of year when we dress up our children as their favorite characters and let them run from house to house, asking for candy. But, I have mixed feelings on this. ... Read full article

Let Them Sweat

on June 01, 2017

Let it be summer. Let them play, make up games, sweat, and don’t feel bad for them at all.... Read full article

Go Learn Things

on June 01, 2018

Can you install a toilet, build a table, or even change a light switch? I think most can do these things, at least myself and my circle of friends I grew up with can. You see, we grew up taking things apart, taking parts from one thing and adding the... Read full article

Back to Normal

on August 01, 2017

All it took was for my kids to reach the age of four and be in school for me to learn what summer was again.... Read full article

Put Your Shoes On... Now, We Are Leaving!

on March 01, 2018

I think I have been saying that for almost 10 years and it rarely actually happens. I believe I am in the changing of the times. Now that my kids are crossing the bridge of crazy little people that cannot do anything on their own to every now and t... Read full article

Seal the Deal

on November 01, 2017

Seal the Deal I have found the secret to how to make more hours in the day, keep wife/mom happy, not have to do dishes every day, and save money. How, you may ask? Before I tell you, let me warn you that it is very addictive, and you may need to ... Read full article