Tag Archives: Parenting

Thankful Thursday: Bedtime, Crock Pot Pulled Pork, and Margaret Atwood

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Brett

I hope you’re as pleasantly surprised that it’s Thursday as I am. The short weeks after the holidays are almost better than the long weekends. All day I will be thinking it’s Wednesday, but I’ll be totally wrong about that. … Continue reading →

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Kid Construction

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Brett

I was listening to a podcast the other day that touched briefly on parenting. I can’t for the life of me remember what it was because I was doing squats and lunges and am surprised I have any recollection of … Continue reading →

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10 Things for Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Brett

Happy Father’s Day! I was thinking about a top ten list–top ten things about being a dad, top ten tough things about about being a dad, top ten things I’ve learned as a dad, top ten reasons I now respect … Continue reading →

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Thankful Thursday: YMCA, Roswell Spraygrounds, Winning

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Brett

Good morning! I’m not going to lie. This week was tough. I know I’m a blessed man. I have a great wife, wonderful kids, a solid job, good friends, loving extended family (on both sides), and general health. That said, … Continue reading →

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Living in a 3 Child Play Date

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Brett

Since being on Twitter, I’ve discovered most moms and dads can’t stand the dreaded 3 child play date. There’s always a left-out kid. We have three kids, so we live in a three child play date. They’re close in age, … Continue reading →

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Getting Archaeological on Myself Via my Bookshelves

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Brett

Two Sundays ago, I went to a new class at church.  It was just after the tornadoes ripped through Alabama and Georgia, and one of the members made an appeal on behalf of his best friend who pastors a church … Continue reading →

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Dear Maggie, Love Daddy

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Brett

Dear Maggie, Today you turn 4 years old. I wanted to take a few moments to tell you a few things that I love about you. You’ve been excited for this day for like 4 months. All you’ve been able … Continue reading →

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Do You Hate Parenting?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Brett

Recently, Yahoo Shine published a piece on an emerging trend: parents who hate parenting.  When you get a moment, click on some of the links in the piece (I’ll reference a couple of them below). It’s a heck of a … Continue reading →

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Noticing: Part of a Dad’s Job Description

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Brett

My men’s group is working through the North Point Community Church series Game Plan, a study on discovering God’s plan for your life.  One piece of the puzzle is learning to decipher God’s thumbprint on us. We figure out the thumbprint … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out–Not Babysitting

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Brett

Today I have a full day with my 2 1/2 yr twins and my almost 4 yr daughter. By myself. No maternal assistance. I’ve heard folks get wrapped around the axle when someone refers to a husband taking care of … Continue reading →

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