It’s in the little things I see my father in me. It’s the little things about him I miss the most too. The way he used to smile with his eyes. The power in his carcajada. The things he used to say to me then when I would take them for […]
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The 25 Greatest Things I’ve Learned About Being a Dad, in My Short Experience
For Father’s Day this year I want to celebrate my own father, and father’s everywhere for that matter, by sharing a couple of the things that I have learned along the way in this journey we call parenting. ¡Feliz Día de los Padres! 25. Parenting is hard work. It is. […]
Don’t Forget To Show Off Your Pá!! – #JuneFotoOfTheDay
Hey folks, so the #JuneFotoOfTheDay has been going pretty padre so far thanks to all of your support. We’re up to well over 200 pictures – thank you for that!! – and I just wanted to remind you of the very special date tomorrow is for our photo of the […]
For Father’s Day, Treat Him Like Your Papacito!
For some reason, it always seems papá never gets as much attention for Father’s Day as mommies everywhere get for Mother’s Day every year. You know it’s true. If you don’t believe me ask your dad, your husband, or any of the other fathers in your life. They’ll tell you […]
Father to Son: A Birthday Wish for Today …and Tomorrow
Today Edgar is nine! One year away from 10 and way too many more years than we have actually felt go by. Por más que me pongo a pensar, the truth is it escapes me where all the time actually went. He’s no longer just a kid, one who’s […]
Donde Cabe Uno, Caben Dos: Life Lessons for Adult Children
Donde cabe un mexicano caben cien. That was the variation of this popular dicho we grew up with. I think in actually it’s supposed to go something like this: donde cabe uno, caben dos. This weekend while we were working on the house we all lived in for nine years […]
Did I ever tell you about the day I was born? – A Guest Post
I was very fond of my Dad and we were very close. For several years on my birthday, he would tell me this story about the day I was born. My Dad was tall and thin. His name fit him well. He was dark olive complected with very black hair. […]