Tim and Olive's Blog
- Introducing our Baby to MusicMy wife and I both love music. This mutual appreciation for music was one of the things that attracted us to each other. Our enjoyment and appreciation for music is a gift we hope to pass on to our daughter. Early on we started thinking of ways we could do this. Read More
Stop looking for a “Soul Mate”“You complete me.” That is the famous line from Jerry Maguire that Tom Cruise’s character says to Renee Zellweger’s character right before he asks her to marry him.
Even though this line is super cheesy, it reflects the reality of what many people are looking for in a relationship: someone to complete them. And once you find this person, then you should marry him or her and spend the rest of your life together so you can live happily ever after.
The day I felt like a Terrible FatherThis is the story of my worst day as a father, the day I felt like a complete failure of a dad.
It was a Saturday in early July, shortly after we had moved into our new home. As was often the case, Olive and I decided we would split the parenting duties for the day. She would watch Allie in the morning while I unpacked the house. And I would watch Allie in the afternoon while she unpacked the house.
My Baby is Cuter than YoursMy baby is cuter than yours.
“Is it okay to say that?” I wonder to myself. Probably not. Later in the day I tell my wife that I think our baby is cuter than other babies and discover that she’s thought the exact same thing. But she agrees that it’s better not said aloud.
What I Learned: About Maintaining Long-Distance friendships“What I Learned” is a guest post series of readers telling their personal stories about lessons they have learned about relationships in hopes of helping us all grow and cherish the relationships that matter the most to us. If you would like to submit a story for this series, click here. This guest post is by Kristen Soo.At some point in your life, you will likely have to navigate the sometimes-murky waters of long-distance friendships. Whether it’s you or your friend doing the moving, it can be a confusing and sometimes unsettling time as you adjust to the new dynamics of no longer being geographically together.
The Pros and Cons of Being an Only ChildWhen people find out I’m an only child, they often ask me how it was growing up. Well, I don’t know any other life, and I had a very happy childhood. So I’d say it was great!
Who’s a better writer? Tim or Olive?Olive and I are competitive.
Sometimes competition can be healthy, as a way of pushing the other to be better. Sometimes competition can get unhealthy, like the time I introduced Olive to the game of RISK during our anniversary trip… the game ended in tears.
Dear Hypothetically Gay ChildYesterday I read two letters from fathers to gay sons that have been going viral.
The first letter (posted on Reddit) is from a father who disowning his son for being gay. “Don’t expect any further conversations from me. No communication at all. I will not come visit, nor do I want you in my house,” the father writes.
My Love-Hate Relationship with Family VacationsAh, summer.
Sunny days.
Ice-cream.
Beaches.
Flip-flops.
Sunglasses.- My Baby’s First Word
I always hoped I would be there to witness my baby’s first word.
It happened today. I was there.
But I missed it.