Adventures in Fatherhood: The daddy routine

Hayden takes a bite out of his chair
Hayden takes a bite out of his chair - Photo by Jonathan Blundell

Once or twice a week I get to spend the whole day with my boys – just me and my boys.

At times these days have been full on stress, as I’ve tried to get other things done while watching them – I’ve learned however to just put my task list aside, focus on them a things will go a lot smoother for everyone’s concerned.

So what does an average day with daddy look like?

Well let’s see if I can type this out before afternoon naptime comes to an end.
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The power of grace and forgiveness

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This is the power of grace and forgiveness.

Emmanuel was part of the Rwandan Genocide. This is his powerful second chance story told in his own words. He takes us through these real life events filmed on location in Rwanda.

Via People of the Second Chance

A stormy night in Forney

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Laurie and IDiddy hunkered down in the tub

Well there’s always a first for everything… And last night was one of those nights.

Our area was hit with what seemed like wave after wave after wave of storms last night with a number or reported tornados.

As the storms approached, the threat didn’t seem too bad, but after several of the severe storm cells passed to the north of us, one was reported roughly 20 miles south of us.
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Extreme Makeover – Strip Club edition

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A number of my friends with Porcelain Dolls in Waco recently spent 12 hours making over the dressing room of a local strip club.

They did it entirely on a volunteer basis and if I’m not mistaken all the paint was donated as well.
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Five things I’m listening to today

Looks like it’s cover day around these parts…

  1. Obadiah Parker – Hey Ya
  2. The Welcome Wagon – You Made My Day
  3. Derek Webb – F**k You
  4. Jamie Cullum – High and Dry
  5. David Crowder Band – All Around Me

How about you? What are you listening to today?