September 2009

A Toddler’s First (Professional) Haircut

When I walked into the barbershop carrying my 2-year-old son, X, the barber, looked at us and smiled. “I see you’re finally bringing him in for a cut,” said George, the barber. On a few occasions, when I was traveling for work, my wife, KayEm, took the boys to the barbershop for haircuts. Each time, [...]

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The Goal, The Bear, and The Run-Away Toddler

I am the proud father of a future David Beckham, a future Mia Hamm, and a future Michael Jordan. My kids, 6-year-old, N and 8-year-old, Nee had all-star performances in their first soccer games of the season while my 2-year old, X, was having hoop dreams. Being the star of the team was nothing new [...]

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Small Talk

“Bibul Kool” Those words touch my heart whenever my 2-year old son, X, says them. Let me translate for those who don’t speak X. It means “bible school.” These two words give my wife, KayEm, and I hope that our son will be able to speak. KayEm and I have been concerned about X’s speech [...]

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A Network of Fathers

Being a father is difficult. That is why it is important to have a good support system. Unfortunately, men aren’t as good as women at connecting with one another and sharing their hopes, fears, and shortcomings. However, I feel blessed to have a strong network of blogging fathers who I can be open an honest [...]

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From the Mind of a Six-Year Old

As summer ends and fall begins, my family has many special occasions to celebrate. My wedding anniversary and my 2-year old son X’s birthday have just passed and now it’s time to celebrate my son, N’s turning six. N is a precocious child who keeps my wife, KayEm, and I laughing and scratching our heads [...]

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