I’ve been a dad now for just over three years. It’s been terrible, fun as hell, tiring, and my heart has expanded in ways I never thought possible. Of course, the main love of my life has been, and always will be, my wife. But, I’ve come to realize that even though I always put more »
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I Wish Everyday Could Celebrate Father’s Day
I wish we could celebrate Father’s Day more than once a year. Honestly, I do, because my two children have an amazing father. Even when times have been incredibly tough, Tall Dad has been a steady anchor in our family, and for that, I am incredibly thankful to have him in our lives. The Beginning more »
Peanut Butter & Banana S’more Recipe: Satiating The Pregnant Lady With A Weeknight Dessert
This delicious Peanut Butter and Banana S’mores shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LetsMakeSmores #CollectiveBias #sponsored Having kids is great. Well, most of the time, they’re a pain in the butt. They whine about nothing, feed me this, give me that, change my diaper – the list more »
What Dad Needs to Pack for the Hospital Bag
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MySignatureMove #CollectiveBias My pregnancy is slowing creeping to a close, as I have officially entered my third trimester. I’m really excited, not just to meet my new baby, but actually for the whole birth process. Sure, my first birth didn’t more »
A Great Reason To Smile: Preparing For Our Newborn Photo Shoot
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OpticSmiles #CollectiveBias Last week I shared two heavy, deep, and yet somewhat Debbie Downer posts with you here on the blog (one was about not being excited about being pregnant, and one was about postpartum depression.) As honest and more »
The Top 3 Items For My Tax Return Money
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MaxYourTax #CollectiveBias As a dad, I am required to do a lot. I’m ok with that, that’s what I signed up for. Whether it’s paying the bills, putting up and taking down the christmas tree, fixing all things more »
Tall Dad’s Must See Movies Of 2014 {Guest Post}
OK – so everyone does these kind of lists at the end of the year, and I am no different. My selections here are pretty wide ranging – from small indies all the way to massive blockbusters. They aren’t necessarily the most critically acclaimed films, but my choices represent the best cross section of films more »
Top 5 Movies I Can’t Wait To Share With My Son {Guest Post}
I love movies. I love the cinema. I love going into a dark room and being enveloped in another world for 2-3 hours. There’s something so romantic (Beethoven, not Sleepless in Seattle) about losing one’s self into something that is wholly unearthly for such a short period of time. Although, Tall Mom and I fell more »
I’d Rather Spend Time With Captain America Than My Kid #InfinityHeroes #CollectiveBias #Shop
OK, so I’ll admit it – my kid is a pain in the butt. I actually look forward to the time when he goes to sleep. Why? Because it gives me what I need – “me” time. Sometimes, I need time to geek out and do the things I love. Obviously spending time with Tall more »
My Kid’s a Stoner {guest post}
*Disclaimer: This guest post is written by Tall Dad. The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values. She is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. Chances are, however, that if you’re reading this, regardless of your tastes, we probably have at least one thing in common – we’re more »