Category: dads
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Year 1. “ jam-Packed With Adventures”
The last time I wrote about our little adventures as our family strives to find our feet and our groove it was Christmas of 2021. Erin had been on Maternity leave since May (2021), and Caspian was 3.5 months old at the time. As for me? Well I was on Parental as of mid October…
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Outdoors adventures
Happy New Years everyone. Erin, Caspian, and I have had a very busy Christmas holiday season visiting just a couple family members with our new bundle of joy. With the pandemic still in full effect, sometimes it’s hard to think of something fun to do when we feel like we have to stay away from…
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Day 1 To 1 Year Milestones & What To Expect.
During our family trip early November 2021 to Niagara Falls Ontario. I really took in all the sounds and movements my son was making and it became a real bonding experience for me. Learning what it is that makes my baby tic, what makes him happy, or frustrated, and even picking up on his Q’s,…
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What to do this winter with a newborn
As Caspian turns 3 months old we are now entering into the winter months of the 2021/2022 season. It can be difficult trying to find things to do with your newborn. He is too young to do many of the activities that my partner and I would normally be doing this time of year. However…
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Funny Newborn Traits
A few funny traits of newborns I personally had forgotten about since my first 2 boys were born just about 20 years ago. The first one is that when babies are first born they sleep through just about anything and everything. It doesn’t seem to matter the situation your in, a baby will sleep right…
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My Top 3 Local, Family, Breakfast Spots Around KFL&A
HI everyone. I wanted to give a little insight on some of the local restaurants that Erin and I really enjoy on a regular basis. From local mom and pop shops, and greasy spoon type places to some of the higher end spots we’ve tried. Ok so I’m going to start off by saying, all…
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My Top 4 Hiking Trails Around The KFL&A Area.
Over the past several years I’ve taken to spending some time on some hiking trails in the area. There are a few trails that I tend to frequent. Although I enjoy many hiking trails throughout The KFL&A regions there are a few that stick out that are great for getting a little exercise and are…
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Our Family Vacation Part 4 of 4
When Niagara was done, we also a great time on our way home. We took a pit stop in the big Smoke. (Toronto) Most of my family and friends live in the Toronto area, and they had yet to meet our little Nugget. So it was time to stop and make time to meet Caspian’s…
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Our Frist Family vacation Part 3 of 4
On Day 2 of our trip Erin and I had lots of ideas on our minds of what we’d like to get done. 1st up? Breakfast. We decided to get an early start I myself was up at 6 and started writing this blog post, (as I usually do most of my writing at this…
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Our First family Vacation Part 2 of 4
Onto Niagara. We only booked a stay for 2 nights in Niagara Falls. Long enough to see the lights at the Falls and take in a few attractions. Ok before we get to Niagara Falls let me tell you about travelling with a newborn child lol! Erin and I set out of our home near…
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Our First Vacation Part 1
This is going to be a 4 Part short story series over the next 4 days 1 blog post will be released each day check back tomorrow for part 2. So we have decided to go on a mini Fall Vacation this Fall. I have been on Paternity leave now for 3 weeks already, &…
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The Fall Season & What To Do?
What are your thoughts on the Fall Season? & What do you get up to for fun? Typically Fall starts around the 21st of September, however, Generally, you get your first hint of it a couple weeks before that. Life with a newborn gets pretty busy for sure, but the Fall might be one of…
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The Art Of Diaper Bagging
Ok, it’s time to resolve a discussion my partner and I have been having since we found out that We were pregnant with our son. Do, or should, men, get to have their own Diaper Bag? Lol Well it’s obvious that men can of course have their own diaper bag, but is it necessary, or…
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Spending Time Showcasing Your Newborn To Family & Friends.
Ok CONGRATULATIONS, so you’ve had your child. As a new parent to your newborn baby, I bet you and your partner are putting lists together of all the family members you’ll need to visit and which one of those members should be first, 2nd, 3rd ect… Well what if I told you that as commendable…
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POT LUCK
As new parents, and this includes you, dads. You may be thinking that you’d like a few friends around that are in the same boat as you are, right? First, congratulations, you just had a new baby, now you may start to realize that your friends, either don’t have any kids yet, or they have…
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