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Tonight we had pitching practice for Ben. We missed the first 3 sessions (previous Monday's) but it went well anyway. I think next Monday is an actual team practice, he's excited to see who will be on

Despite a very busy day and chasing my baby girl around the block I only recorded 3500 steps? I did manage to finally get the wheels off of a rotitiller that I'm repairing(more on that in a future post).

In today's Easter spirit I made baskets with my boys. Just for fun I wanted to show them that you can do whatever your imagination can dream up. We started by cutting strips from the fliers that we would

It isn't easy holding the attention of young kids at home in the winter (when it is too cold to go out) so one must push themselves to find creative ways to both educate and entertain them. On this occasion

Luna is growing up faster than Esteban because she has him as a constant reference and as long as they don't reach for the same toy at the same moment (which results in big dramas) she completely idolises

So today I had the opportunity, one might even say privilege, of going to see two hours of Christmas Music at one of the local universities. Why did I have this exciting afternoon engagement? Because my

Getting creative with cardboard is not only a really fun way to pass the time with the kids during these cold winter days, but it is also a great way to create zero-budget furniture which no one is going

Learn how to make a simple paper cobweb. I checked out a few potential ways on YouTube just prior to Halloween and this is the design I found the simplest to follow. The kids didn't make it easy... ...but

I have written a great number of informational posts during my 2 years on Steemit, all with the intention of helping people better understand the world we live in. These particular subjects have been focused

What a great life my mother has made for herself in Norfolk after selling up in London and seeking out a more peaceful self-sustaining kind of existence where she can grow her own food and invite all the

Pancake Morning (3 Year Old Cooking)

In this episode: I explain to Esteban why we dont wear shoes like other people Esteban tells me his dreams Where do we live? Circadian rhythm & the trouble with curtains Meditation which leads to

Yesterday Esteban & I walked to the top of the hill with our spinning sticks to enjoy the spectacular view & exercise our bodies in our own way. THE FILM CAN BE VIEWED ABOVE In this episode: I

This is part two of my series: Things I Wish I Knew About Parenting Before Becoming a Parent. In Part One I discussed how instant love is not a reality for all parents. In Part Two I would like to highlight

<div class"text-justify"> When the last school term starts, after the Easter holidays, parents start looking for activities for summer vacations, especially for those weeks when the kids

The amount of time and affection a child needs varies by age, maturity level, and personal preference. Three minutes a day is not enough to fulfill a relationship, but a well placed 3 minutes per day can

Picture courtesy from the google search images. Today parents is so much different than the time we had twenty to thirty years back. Previously parents will keep asking their children to learn what you

Being a father is one of the most rewarding and challenging adventures I have ever faced. I am blessed with 5 kiddos (ages 3 to 10 years old) who fill my life with joy, laughter, and excitement. But they

So just a short post tonight to say that I couldn't post tonight. Ungh! My 10 year old son was tasked with doing his laundry this evening, and somehow he loaded his clothes way out of wack and the washer

There are so many reasons why my wife is a superhero. Too many to count! One of her superhero powers is being a mother. Over the next few days, I will share a few stories about how she made me a father.