Co-parenting, traditions, tough days, and the little wins—everything from holidays to hard conversations.
When I first launched Fatherhood: Reloaded, I meant it to be an outlet. Going back to my roots of blogging about my kids and life. I was having a new baby over a decade after my last. I was having a baby just a few months after turning 40. In my head, the equations were…
If you check the calendar, you’ll notice today’s date and realize that it is in fact Valentine’s Day. However, today is also my lovely bride’s birthday! (Yes, I have a Valentine’s baby) Since this website is still part personal blog between the reviews and entertainment posts, I felt it was worth sharing my words with…
We had our first snowfall of the season here in Kentucky (check local listings) and as I woke up this morning I found myself thinking how snowfall just doesn’t hit the way it used to. I can’t exactly say why. I don’t think it’s me, getting curmudgeon, at my age. I mean, less than 10…
My wife and I are fairly big, self admitting geeks. Our family’s combined fandoms cross many plains, including Doctor Who, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Harry Potter, James Bond, and more. We knew if we were ever blessed to be parents together, that we would not shy away from our loves, but have them embraced while we…
When we found out that we were going to have a baby, my wife and I knew that we would not be shying away from our geeky/nerdy sides and that our particular fandoms would be something we’d be incorporating into raising our child. Rather it being a Doctor Who themed Alphabet book, or a Harry…
Yes, I monitor my kids’ cell phone activity, from texts to calls, to photos taken, to social media, and of course their locations, I monitor all of it; even when they’re at their Moms’. This might seem unfair or intrusive to some, but while I monitor and see all, I’m still respectful of their privacy. …
I hold the power of the Fatherhood Triforce. For those unaware; the Triforce is an artifact from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, and consists of three separate pieces: The Triforce of Power, of Courage, and of Wisdom, and is considered the ultimate source of power. My ultimate power; my fatherhood; comes from three distinct pieces:…
We’re going to have a son. The words and that fact just keep reverberating in my skull. I’m going to have another son, and that fact, in a way, terrifies me. The emotional influx just from remembering all the things I experienced with Canaan was the first wave. Realizing that those moments I missed with…
Life will find a way indeed, and so thankful it does! Upfront: prior to my wife and I getting together, I had accepted the fact that I was likely not going to have any more children. As our relationship progressed, I slowly let myself believe that I still may have another chance. Once I knew…
With circumstances how they’ve always been, I’m missed pretty much 100% of Canaan’s “firsts” in his life: first word, first step, first lost tooth, all the major milestones. However, I managed to secure one, and it’s thankfully an important one to me. Growing up, my Dad wasn’t much for “teaching” us things outside of sports,…