Earlier this week during one breakfast, while munching on a huge croissant stuffed with mushrooms, I suddenly had an 'un-messy' thought. What if I just ate it over our kitchen sink instead? Much easier than being cautious to avoid messing up the dining table. It was my way of avoiding a messy meal. And maximising … Continue reading My “Messy” Musing This Week, Thanks To A Croissant
Over a week ago I went to bed angry. Twice. The first night was because of a disagreement with my wife (which thankfully we sorted out the next day). The second? Anger with my firstborn. But rather than fume on my pillow (like I did the first night), resulting in nothing but sleeplessness and a … Continue reading Fathering Softer #5 — Teen Parenting Is A Car Wreck
Winterfell When hot meets coldThings become lukewarmHow does that figure?Does it mean hot won since There's no chill in lukewarmOnly warmth? I've debated for so longOver this crazy phenomenonAs a parent especiallyWith a cool cat teenager. How swell!!Who responds to my outbursts like The icy wall of Winterfell I don't know how many more timesI … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #197
Recently I wrote what was to be a two-part letter to my younger self, in response to a radio talk show I was invited to speak on (the segment was aired on national radio last evening). This is Part 2 of that letter (click here for Part 1). My Letter to "Mini-Me" (Part 2/2) Photo … Continue reading A Letter To My Younger Self #2/2
On June 18th, I was invited to be a guest speaker on a panel comprising five parents. Three were full-time working parents (including a new mom at the age of 40), while the remaining two were stay-at-home parents (including yours truly) This event, attended by more than 50 participants, took place on a weekday after … Continue reading What I shared at a recent panel speaking engagement
Recently, I was asked* what I would say if I could write a letter that could travel back in time to the younger me. Specifically, the question was about how I plan to share with my younger self the current journey I'm on as a stay-at-home dad. My first thought was, no sweat. Just cut … Continue reading A Letter to My Younger Self #1/2
Dear C I didn't think it would happen but from the looks of things now, I'm definitely mistaken. Two days ago, your form teacher told me you'd been cleared to join the overseas field trip to Seoul that your school is organizing for students in your cohort. My son, for five days in either October … Continue reading Parenthood & Autism: Addressing Self-Sufficiency & Daily Living Skills #2
There will soon be major changes, challenges, and upheavals on my homefront. Time for me to hide under the blanket! You see, I'm not big on change. I would much rather keep things the way they are. I believe I'm not alone, although this Forbes article clarifies that people aren't so much hating change as … Continue reading Will Changes Ever Take A Vacay? Unlikely.
Acclaimed singer/songwriter and Nobel laureate Eric Clapton opened his famous song "Change The World", which he wrote for his son, with these lyrics: If I could reach the stars, pull one down for you, shine it on my heart, so you could see the truth. That this love I have inside, is everything it seems…” … Continue reading It’s Time Stay Home Dads Wax Lyrical About Fatherhood
They have no school It's the June hols nowSo no surpriseThey have no schoolSo Daddy-O needs to work overtime! Planning for stuff to while away every dayAvoiding boredom, keeping it at bayTo come up with things and activities to doKeeping them occupied and my sanity too I wish it lasts a mere few daysThen I … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #187
