Tag Archives: fatherhood

Conversations with a 2 year-old

Troy comes running into the room: Troy: Daddy, where does Elmo live? Me: He lives on Sesame Street. Troy: Okay!  (runs back out of the room) Okay indeed.

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So polite

We’re potty training Troy right now.  While he’s doing a great job with #1, he still needs a little work with #2, but that is neither here nor there. The really funny thing about watching him go is when he’s … Continue reading

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Mr. Pedantic

Troy and I were in my truck, driving to Nana and Papa’s house.  We had just exited I-5 to get onto Road 102, and we were sitting at a red light.  We had the following exchange: Troy: What are you … Continue reading

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A sad reminder of how quickly he’s growing up

I just had this conversation with Troy: Dad: Hey, TT, … Troy: Eeets Troy D: Huh? T: Not TT anymore.  Eeets Troy.

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He wants to talk

Just within the past couple of days, Troy has decided that he really wants to talk.  He looks you straight in the eye, and very earnestly unleashes a string "words" in an attempt to have a grown up conversation with … Continue reading

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There’s a bun in the oven

Yep, #2 is on the way.  Kelly is 15 weeks along, and, so far, the little nut appears to be healthy. Can’t wait to meet you, little dude/dudette. 

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Gotcha!

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Is it Poop? A Haiku

Butt to Face is best Stench rockets up your nostrils Why, yes!  It is poop. There is no good, fast way to check a baby’s diaper to see if it is soiled.  If you really want to know for sure, you … Continue reading

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Feeding the boy

I don't know why, but I just had to post this.  This was definitely not on my list of Things To Do Before I Die, but I'm glad I got to do it.  It's not every day that you get … Continue reading

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The First Haircut

We've been saying for several months now that Troy's hair is getting out of control, and that we needed to get it cut.  That prompted strenuous objections from certain parties, who proclaimed vociferously that we must wait until after his … Continue reading

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