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Are Rules Really Meant To Be Broken?

January 26, 2013/32 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

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 it would be just the kids and the teachers in the room. After all, that’s […]

And Now An Inspirational Message From The Kid President {#AwesomeYear}

January 25, 2013/3 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

When I saw Scott Stratten from UnMarketing post this video on his Facebook page with the headline, “Simply put, this is the greatest video in the world”, I was simply going to watch it once and move on. After watching the video three times in a row, I realized two things. 1 – Scott Stratten […]

Someday That’ll Be Me

January 22, 2013/6 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

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 quickly their minds and abilities are evolving, but, I have to admit, contrary to […]

How Being a Good Loser is Easier Said Than Done

January 18, 2013/6 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

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 pictured. I couldn’t roll a 6 to save my life and he was swimming in […]