I have been doing really good with not cursing around Niko. Yeah, I curse a lot less than I used to. But, a few days ago, I almost said the SH word as Niko was sitting on my lap eating dinner. I am glad I stopped at the SH, because he immediately repeated the SH!

I know I am not the only dad who bribes their kid to do something. In my situation, the bribe is ice cream and the issue is clothes; most of the time!   Dad: Niko, if you take off your pajamas and wear shorts and a short sleeve shirt, I will get you ice cream….

This week, Niko has been very interested in forts. And, I am happy to help him build them; whether it be on the staircase landing or in the upstairs loft. Niko gets posters, tops of plastic bins, pillows, and blankets from the house supply. Now, these posters aren’t normal size; no, they are two of…

Sometimes when I need advice for what to do with Niko, I am very glad that I can ask the mothers whom are my co-workers. They are experienced as most have kids older than Niko and I take in all the advice. Then, when the time is right for Niko and I, I do my…

I can’t even remember the last paperback book I have read because it’s easier for me to read either on my phone or my Kindle. Everyday since last June when I purchased my Kindle, I have brought it to work and read before I login in the morning, my breaks, my lunch, and even the…