Articles in A Day in the Life of Dad

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

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

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

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

Dammit!

on May 01, 2017

Let’s think more about what we say and the unknown impact, and watch our mouths around your and my kids, dammit.... 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

I Need a Real Smart Home

on November 01, 2018

I’m a techy guy. I love to automate things in my life, and I love gadgets–so much so–I have them all over my house. I can turn on lights and the AC from anywhere in the world, or just ask Alexa to do it for me. Now, my children have grown up in this ... Read full article

Can You Pee on a Tree?

on October 01, 2018

I never thought I would have to ask, but raising twin boys here in south Louisiana, and the fact that they are getting older, I think it’s time to find out if they...can pee on a tree.... Read full article

Get a Life

on May 01, 2018

You used to never to be able to do anything at all without my help and now you have a “life?” What gives? Some things are starting to change in my life as my kids get older and start having their own things to do. It’s always been that there wasn’t a... Read full article