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In The Presence of a Man

September 6, 2012/22 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

I lost my little boy today… Last thing I remember was singing him to sleep and holding him tightly, promising to never let him go. This morning however, he crossed through the gates to the other side and never looked back. I don’t even feel like I got to say a proper goodbye. One minute […]

The Dads Are Invading Pleasantville!

September 4, 2012/1 Comment/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

Okay, maybe not Dads with an “s” and also not really an invasion per se…but I am Guest Posting over at Life In Pleasantville today! I normally don’t pimp my guest posts on my own blog but I was so excited when local blogging celebrity, Candace, agreed to let me […]

Something Made Me Very Angry Tonight!

August 30, 2012/23 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I’m not perfect. Not even close really. I have done things I am not proud of. Recently even. I guess I’m lucky that my parents taught me the gift of humility and how to admit when I am wrong. This is something I hope to pass on to my kids as they grow older. […]

My First #WordlessWednesday Post! Daddy/Daughter Date

August 29, 2012/16 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

I’m finally joining the Wordless Wednesday craze this week! Here are a few shots from my special date night with my Daughter! I’ve definitely learned to make room for more one on one time with my kids. It […]

My @AdultEssentials Vitamin Challenge Wrap Up! Gummies Anyone?

August 28, 2012/11 Comments/in Reviews, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

For the past 2 months, I’ve been taking part in the Adult Essentials Men’s Blog Tour! I have to say, I was a little skeptical about the whole thing because I’ve never really been a vitamin kind of guy. In my original post, I had narrowed it down to poor taste, enormous size or laziness; […]