The best way to teach your kids ride a bike is to let someone else teach them. That’s how it worked for us. That slow motion moment of bike freedom was had by an instructor at Pedalheads. I missed that moment, but it’s okay. Because now they ride.
Posts tagged zacharie
These Men Make Me Want To Be A Better Dad
I am part of a fraternity of fatherhood that makes me want to be a better dad. This week we lost our leader, Oren Miller. It’s been a high and low week.
Baking With Boys
I love baking with my boys. From licking the spoon, to turning on the mixer too high, to cutting out and decorating ccokies, baking with boys is awesome.
I Love It When My Wife Leaves Me
When my wife leaves town to go on business, it’s a good thing. I get more time with the boys to break out of routine and just, well, just be boys.
Zacharie, The Poet
My kid is quite the poet. After seeing pictures of our Bermuda vacation, he dropped some wisdom on his teacher that just needs to be shared.
When Cheering On Your Kids At Sports, You Only Need To Say These Six Phrases
When you’re cheering kids at sports, you don’t need to say much. Just these 6 phrases are all they need to hear to do their best and feel supported.
This Is How They Do
I like to take videos every now and again of the boys as they play. Simple secret footage of them goofing along and brothers playing nicely. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s perfect.
Christmas, Making Me Feel Like A Kid Again Since 2007
Christmas makes me feel like a kid again. It has to. How can it not? On this throwback thursday a look back at my second love of Christmas .. so far.
The Best Place To Get Pictures With Santa In Calgary
Our favorite place for pictures with Santa in Calgary is at Chinook Centre. Here’s a directory of malls and Santa hours for Calgary so you can get a picture with Santa
A New Perspective On Report Cards
It’s time to take a new perspective on report cards. Don’t focus on the grades. Ignore the numbers. Look at the comments. A percentage can’t measure effort, but words can. If you want to know how your kids are really doing in school, talk to the teacher.
Where Do You Donate Toys At Christmas?
My family’s favorite way to donate toys at Christmas is via the Calgary Firefighters Toy Association. Drop a toy at a firehall, climb on a firetruck. Give and receive. It’s the best. Here’s what I hope the boys are learning about charity at Christmas.
A New Found Appreciation For Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day has taken on new meaning as I get older. Is it the kids? Is it appreciation of family? Is it understanding the story? Whatever it is, it means more.
What It’s Like To Be A Man In The Maternity Ward
Here’s a dad’s birth story. The actual view from outside the stirrups, and what it’s like to sit there helpless as you watch people you love go through pain, and the moment when you become a dad.
Earning My Parenting Stripes
I earned my parenting stripes this weekend when I got up early for a soccer game with Zacharie the day after Halloween. To finally meet other parents, and be part of a team is something my parenting resume has been lacking. Achievement unlocked.
Autumn Leaves
The best part of this week will be raking autumn leaves, jumping in them, throwing them, and then raking them again just to repeat the routine.
Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
Zacharie loves to dance. He gets spontaneous bursts of it all the time. Today’s happened when Charlie had soccer and he went to dance like nobody’s watching.