What Should Be

Right about now, I should be planning a bash for a 4 year old, wavy haired little boy. I should be hiding gifts and making party favors for his little friends. I should have Nick Jr. program songs in my head and know all about the many new Disney movies Continue Reading …

Why Your Pregnancy Announcement Sucks (To Me)

Is it just me or has there been a complete barrage of pregnancy announcements lately?  Good Lord, it’s like no one had anything better to do in February or March! Before we get into the thick of things, this post comes with a couple caveats: I’m not completely side-eyeing the Continue Reading …

On Father’s Day

Father’s Day is the hardest day of the year for me. Harder than my wife’s expected due dates that pass by with achingly empty arms. Harder than the anniversaries of the long awaited positive pregnancy test. Harder than the anniversary of finally getting to hear a heartbeat. Harder even than Continue Reading …

Father’s Day Self-Care for Still Fathers

Nearly three years ago… I can remember the exact moment my wife told me the news I waited my whole life to hear…..I’M GOING TO BE A DAD! This news can bring out a flood of emotions; for me it was nothing but excitement! I was finally going to be Continue Reading …

Perspective

Perspective is an authentic aspect of our existence. Perspective can be altered by the environment or experiences. We may work to change our perspective if we want to. Regardless, the only true view that we really ever have is our own; no matter how empathetic or sympathetic we try to Continue Reading …