I received a handful of concerned messages last night about the poem quickly posted last night before I turned my bones in for a night of tossing and turning.. Looking back and reading it, I realized why some may have expressed concern.. It seemed to be words of a disturbed and sad individual who was … Read moreThe perils of paranoid fathering
Mother’s day came first. Dad was an afterthought. And then Father’s day followed. But that’s fine. You see, Mother’s Day, in many respects, is what matters. ‘Mom’ goes through the nine months of changes, the labor pains.. the glorious feeling when she holds her child. Dad of course had a hand in the whole affair, … Read moreA father’s day reflection.
I have been doing some thinking lately about all this violence, chaos, and nonsense surrounding us on this planet. I haven’t posted anything overly meaningful here in quite some time, so no better time than the present, I suppose. I look at most things now through vision of a father. I became a proud dad … Read moreThe world at war: Darkness prevails. Even though love abounds.
It will be filled with fact not fiction.Tales of paranoia and how to deal with it..Worries over fevers..Manufactured fears and real ones too. The only thing about this proposed book is that I first off really don’t know who would read something like this and second, how a paranoid fearful dad who is dealing with … Read moreI’m contemplating writing a book about a paranoid man dealing with being a father in the 21st century
Ayden Morris is 16 months old. He is amazing. At times it feels like he’s one of the adults, he tries so hard to be independent. He’ll go so far as to hold the cup with his own hands, but in the process rips it out of yours. He will take walks on his own, … Read moreFrom mild mannered child to .. monster of mayhem. And then he smiles and melts your heart..
…Ayden Morris lost a few hairs this weekend. First haircut while on earth. That is a pretty big deal. He took it well. And I think he looks older.. more distinguished…until he sticks his hand into a big bowl of oatmeal and rubs his face…. And…Drumroll…. This is after:
Last night, for the first time, it happened. Ayden had a very adult session of regurgitation. That is blunt, isn’t it? Blunt indeed. I knew the day would come.. he either overate or had some strange stomach issue that lasted for a few hours. No fever. Just … that. But it tested dad more than … Read more…notable parenting experiences
And here is my son Ayden helping me blog… could it be, the first 5-month-old Tumblr? …the subject matter at hand: Teething in the 21st century. Digital diapers. Microchips in the milk! The paranoia could start early…
Someone who read this already said it was overly negative. But I present it as a hopeful series of thoughts.. It’s not a fun world, but as a parent, I’m trying .. and making my child’s life the best ever is now the central point of why I am here. Oh the perils of parenthood.. … Read moreMy strange and rambling thoughts on being a father in the 21st century