Why We Expose Our Kids To The Arts
Took OllieMac to see ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Saturday. You might ask, “would a child that young even UNDERSTAND the play?” We did a little pre-show prep, ie: Wikipedia. Had some discussions on the 45 minute drive, as well as some very hushed whispers during the action to make sure he was following along. During […]
Why We Expose Our Kids To The Arts
Took OllieMac to see ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Saturday. You might ask, “would a child that young even UNDERSTAND the play?” We did a little pre-show prep, ie: Wikipedia. Had some discussions on the 45 minute drive, as well as some very hushed whispers during the action to make sure he was following along. During […]
Some Color On My Cheeks
I have one daughter who throws on a cowboy hat, boots, six guns… then grabs a sword for good measure. Then I have 4yo Alexi Grace. The girl who told us for her THIRD birthday, she wanted a SPA DAY. “And not you doing it at home, Mom. The REAL spa!” We went to the […]
Being Good Isn’t FLEXING
In another episode of ‘Kids Suck’: MileenaB (11yo) said they’re roller skating in gym this week. The kids strap on skates and MileenaB stands up, rolls over to the helmets and scoops one up. All of the kids unite in saying “SHE”S FLEXING!” Because she can skate. And they can’t. And kids suck. My kids […]
‘Winter Is Coming’ should mean so much more
“OMG! Starbucks just released their Holiday cup design and it doesn’t meet my level of satisfaction!!” “OMG! That person said a joke I don’t like at a show I wasn’t at and I heard other people found it funny!!” “OMG! That series finale was the ABSOLUTE WORST. I wasted 5 years of my life on […]
Let’s talk about sex, Daddy
I was listening to a podcast discussing PARENTING & SEX TALK and had some thoughts/opinions. 1. If someone in your house is having a baby, there’s no reason for ANYONE in the house NOT TO KNOW/UNDERSTAND how babies are formed/born. Penis. Vagina. Boom, you’re done. They can handle it. 2. If your daughter is in […]
Disney In Depth
100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, from the Man to the Mouse and Beyond Whether you’re a hard-core Disney fan, or just someone who grew up loving the magic and mystery of the house of mouse, this should be on your upcoming reading list. Author Christopher Lucas takes such a in deep […]
Yes, he CAN climb trees at the park!
A ~6yo girl came up to OllieMac and myself and stated firmly, “You’re not allowed to climb the trees! They don’t want you to climb the trees at the park.” I calmly let her know that her opinion was not only wrong, but unwanted. Sadly, I’ve heard moms at the park voice the same opinion, […]
Restoration: A Journey From Incarceration To Fatherhood
A film every parent needs to see: For years, Jonathan has been in prison. As a result, he has missed milestone moments with his family. He wasn’t there for his daughter’s first day of school or a thousand little experiences with his wife and as a father, he is devastated to be separated from those […]
Taming My Mouth Full Of Malarkey
I have nothing against ‘swear words’. They’re called ‘adult words’ in my house. Like alcohol, driving, and g-strings, they’re meant for a ripened, discerning mind. Growing up in church, I recognized ‘bless your heart’ and ‘she’s special’ for what they were “F-U!” As a comic, who’s open to language for what it is, (a means […]
Is There Such A Thing As A Winter Vacation Wonderland?
I received a curious email in my inbox this December. It was from the folks over at Vacasa. The main jist of the message was: “Where do you vacation in the winter?” Now, my family has a small getaway in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and truth be told, when you have, (for lack […]
How I just BARELY missed my opportunity to write for SNL
Last week I talked to a guy (27ish) who told me his dream job is to write for Saturday Night Live. Me: Awesome man. where do you do up? Him: Huh? What does that mean? Me: What clubs do you perform at? Do you work new stuff on open mics? Him: Oh, I have never done […]
Are You An Overbearing Parent For Having Lunch With Your Kid?
I read two articles recently where the author was chastising parents for popping in at school to have lunch with their kids. “The grade-school lunchroom has long acted as a microcosm of social life. It’s where kids choose whom to sit with, develop friendships, and resolve conflicts. And lunch is one of the few less-supervised […]
Chris Tomlin Is Back With A Holy Roar
The title track, “Holy Roar” is an excellent praise song sure to become a favorite for congregations everywhere. Even though I had not heard any of the songs previously, several times I found myself humming along. I think the entire album does a great job of setting your heart and mind towards worship. The tracks […]
New Parenting Movie – A Tough Watch?
Yikes. I dread the day I have no input or guidance in my kid’s life. I realize that sounds controlling. I just want to see them become their best selves – of course that can’t happen with me hovering over their shoulders – I realize that. Ugh. It’s so hard. I have 4 kids. […]
Screens Off, Adventure Mode ON!
There’s a lot said nowadays about getting your kids outside and breaking their addictions to games, TVs, phones…. anything with a screen. I’m gonna be honest, my kid’s aren’t really addicted. Well…. not yet. When we introduced electronics into their life, we set limits right off the top, so hopefully they wouldn’t become junkies, or […]
Does Kia Translate to F.U.N?
I was granted the opportunity to attend #TheNewKia event in San Diego, CA last week. It almost seems like a lifetime ago, as I’m back to the daily grind of work, parenting, shuttling kids, etc. There have already been so many wonderful things said about the experience, by writers far greater than myself, so I’ve […]
The Star Review: The Story AROUND The Story
NOW ON DVD – SCROLL DOWN FOR IMPORTANT LINK ‘The Star’ is a delightful animated adaptation of the story of the Nativity of Jesus, aimed for younger children. It includes a lot of entertaining animal characters (some of which accompanied Jesus in the manger when he was born) and some songs to make it appealing […]
