Category Archives: Being A Dad

Hot For Teacher

CynicalDad has an embarrassing moment at his son's school. Today, Zed was expelled from Little Gym. Ok. Not really. I don't think you can get expelled from Little Gym as long as your fees are current. So think of it more as self-expulsion. Regardless, we're not going back. Zed loves Little Gym. He loves to climb on the equipment, do flips, and run around like a crazy fool the entire time. When we pull up to the strip mall where it's located, he starts smiling and is all but ready to jump Read more [...]

The Sunshine of My Son

By dadpalooza Two mornings ago, I had what I call “The Mommy Moment” It was morning, and the boy had woken up a little later than normal, but still relatively early.  I went and got him as I usually do, changed his diaper, and then rewarded him (and us) by bringing him into bed for a little cuddling. My wife woke up, and there was a little cuddling with all three of us.  And then, for some unknown reason, the boy started to cry.  (He’s just shy of two, and he’s been getting very Read more [...]

Being A Dad – Potty P

Son just peed in the potty standing up for the first time. Don’t know why I’m so proud but I am. Soon we’ll be writing our names in snow.

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Daddy Poetry

This is a  lovely poem about a son's relationship with his father.   LITTLE EYES UPON YOU There are little eyes upon you, And they are watching night and day; There are little ears that quickly Take in every word you say. There are little hands all eager To do everything you do; and a little boy who's dreaming Of the day he'll be like you. You're the little fellow's idol; You're the wisest of the wise; In his little mind, about you No suspicions ever rise. He Read more [...]