Category: The Daddy Files


Walking in the Shadows

Posted on March 5th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 11 comments

Hockey Hallway

It was one of those situations where you don’t really think about what you are about to do until you actually do it. When I signed my son up for skating lessons, I did so under the pressured haze of …


Gangnam Style Has Taken Over My Toddlers

Posted on March 3rd, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 4 comments

Gangnam Style

I have never been annoyed by the Gangnam Style song, even though it has been on YouTube for about 7 months and has been redone and parodied thousands of times over. This is probably a good thing considering the fact …


I’m Crafty and I Know It; Also, When Glue Guns Attack

Posted on February 20th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 9 comments

100th Day Setup

There I sat with my son, staring at a pile of faux cotton, googly eyes, a marker and a glue gun; thinking, “What am I supposed to do with all this stuff?” I mean, sure, I’ve done crafty things before


Coming Home

Posted on February 6th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 25 comments

Family Photo

It didn’t take long to miss the little things after leaving on my recent journey to the land known as America. There was no hug goodbye, no “we’ll miss you Daddy”, really, there was nothing but silence as I slipped …


Deeder Dodder Date: Princess Edition

Posted on January 27th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 12 comments

Daddy Daughter Date

“Daddy, is tomorrow Deeder Dodder Day?” she asked.

“You bet, honey!” I answered.

“Yay!!!” she squealed excitedly.

If I could have frozen that moment forever, I would have. You see, “Deeder Dodder Day” is actually my 2 year old daughter’s …


Are Rules Really Meant To Be Broken?

Posted on January 26th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 32 comments

Dance Class Window

See that picture above? That’s the tiny little window I get to look through while my 2.5 year old daughter is in her very first dance class. When we chose this particular dance class, it was under the assumption that …


Someday That’ll Be Me

Posted on January 22nd, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 6 comments

Dad Kids

I love being a Dad. Snuggling with my little ones is probably my favourite pastime these days, especially with the advance knowledge that they won’t want to do that forever. I can’t believe how fast they are growing up and …


How Being a Good Loser is Easier Said Than Done

Posted on January 18th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 6 comments

Trouble

Have you ever played the game, Trouble? I’m the blue guys in the above photo. My 4 year old son is yellow. If you are familiar with this game you will know that I am getting destroyed in the match …


The Thin Line Between Love and Hate

Posted on January 14th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 34 comments

Father Son

The sting was more than I had I anticipated. I knew this day would come but not this soon. Not now. It seems like just yesterday when we were playing outside in the snow, running, laughing and loving each other’s …


Sometimes Parenting Means Eating Froot Loops From The Floor In The Bathroom

Posted on January 6th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 15 comments

Kelloggs Froot Loops

You’re probably thinking “link bait” on this one, right? Unfortunately, for me, the title is 100% accurate. Let me tell you why I was forced to eat my delicious Kellogg’s Froot Loops from the floor in the bathroom…

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