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Always Listen to Your Wife

KayEm told me to leave the house earlier, but I disregarded her advice because I’m a seasoned traveler. My heart stopped as I entered the highway and saw the traffic backed up for miles. I could hear KayEm’s voice in my head, “You should have left earlier…” I managed to get around the traffic, but [...]

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Pretty Princess

“Good night, pretty princess,” I told my daughter as I tucked her into bed. “Good night, Daddy,” she said as she kissed me on the cheek. “Do you know you’re the prettiest girl in the world?” I asked. “Yes, I know,” she said. “How do you know?” I asked. “Because you told me so,” she [...]

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A Walk to Remember

One of the most rewarding times as a father is when I get to spend one-on-one time with my children. Since I have three children, it is not always easy to give each child the individual attention he or she deserves. A walk with my 2-year old son, X, taught me just how precious these [...]

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Annoying Little Siblings

“Little brothers are so annoying,” said my daughter, Nee, as we drove home from the restaurant. Her 6-year-old brother was driving her batty with his constant references to poop and other bodily functions. “You don’t think, X is annoying,” I said. X is her 2-year old brother whom she shares a special bond with. It’s [...]

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Coffee Will Stunt Your Growth

As I was pouring myself a glass of iced coffee, my son, N, placed his cup on the counter. “What do you think you’re doing?” asked KayEm. “I’m getting some coffee,” said N as he pushed his cup closer to me. “Oh, no you’re not,” said KayEm. “It’s okay, Mommy,” said N. “It’s morning time. [...]

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Tales of a Toddler

If you’ve ever read the book, “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,” you can understand my life. I think Judy Blume used my son, X, as the inspiration for the mischievous toddler Fudge. Reign of Terror X’s antics started when he found a nutcracker and hurled it at his sister like a ninja’s star. Although [...]

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Parenting By the Book or By Instinct

Today’s parents are overwhelmed with information. Parenting books, blogs, classes, and DVDs provide various viewpoints on discipline, education, nutrition, and every other conceivable child rearing topic. The information overload begins with the book, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Since the book was published, it has been the reference manual for every new parent in [...]

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Poopy Pants

On the way to church, my son, N, and I were engaged in a conversation on the literary merits of “Captain Underpants.” “Why does Captain Underpants only wear underwear and a cape?” asked N. “Because that’s his costume,” I said. “That’s why he’s called Captain Underpants.” “I think he should wear pants and shirt,” N [...]

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The Secret to Raising Smart Kids

Since she was a toddler, my daughter Nee has shown a natural aptitude for language. She started reading when she was three years old and has developed into a talented writer and speller. All of her life, relatives have praised her intelligence. They often tell her things like, “You’re such a smart girl” or “You [...]

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Demi Lovato and The Jonas Brothers: A Concert Review From a Dad’s Perspective

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Texas tradition. The month-long event includes a rodeo competition, livestock show, carnival (which featured outlandish foods such as fried White Castle burgers and chicken fried bacon) and concerts. My family somehow used Jedi mind tricks to convince me to purchase tickets to the Demi Lovato and Jonas [...]

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Peer Pressure and Kindergarten Fashion

“Why can’t I wear broken pants?” inquired my 6-year-old son, N. “What exactly are broken pants?” I asked. “You know,” he said in a condescending tone. “Broken pants. The ones with the holes in the knees.” “Oh,” I said feigning understanding. “Now I understand.” “Good,” he said. “So why can’t I wear them?” “Because you’re [...]

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A Little Red Monster Defeats My Laptop

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss As I sat at my desk tapping away at the keyboard, my 2-year-old son, X, shoved a book in my face. “Read Elmo,” he demanded. I pushed the book away and [...]

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Handsome and Cool

I’m glad to know that my son, N, doesn’t lack self-confidence. The following conversation proves this point: “I told some of the kids at school that I know how to eat with chopsticks,” N said. “Really,” I replied. “What did the other kids think about that?” “They started saying that they know how to eat [...]

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The Hand of The Father

This is one of my favorite photos of my daughter and me. I will always see her as the little girl who likes to hold her daddy’s hand. Stay Strong, I’d love to see your favorite father/daughterphotos. Please leave links in the comments section. If you don’t have a father/daughter shot any parent/child shot will [...]

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Rocking the Vote

Since my daughter, Nee, has been at her new school, she has really blossomed. I give most of the credit to her teacher, Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Scott was the first teacher who has really nurtured Nee and pushed her out of her comfort zone. Under Mrs. Scott’s tutelage, Nee has done things that take courage, [...]

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