Keep Calm and Daddy on!
Posted on by Pierre
Month: May 2013
Fatherhood isn’t always fun.
Heck, nothing is always fun really. But what is Poptism’s purpose? Frankly – to inspire fatherhood! So it’s my job to highlight the awesomeness of being a dad. But I can tell you a little secret – it’s not always awesome. But that doesn’t mean that you walk away from your kid, or hit them[…]
No if’s about it – being a dad is awesome.
Today, I had a long day. When I came home, I really did not want to give, I just wanted to crash. But as I walked up the stairs I could hear my wife say, “Daddy’s home…” and my boys started cheering like I was Reggie Jackson in October. There were no if’s about it –[…]
Explaining Memorial Day to Kids
I never really “remembered” Memorial Day. I am not saying that I callously went about having BBQ’s…. well wait, I did. I probably never gave it much thought and I am sure most of my fellow Americans do the same – especially if no one in your family has paid the ultimate price defending our[…]
Pressure makes diamonds.
Pressure. I learned in my youth that diamonds come from extreme pressure. My teacher – Superman. But seriously, it is an interesting fact that extreme pressure, heat and the right circumstances creates diamonds. So why am I talking pressure and diamonds on a Dad’s blog? Simple: Men are coal. Life is pressure… and fatherhood –[…]
Poptism #4: Never skip a merry-go-round
How many times have you rushed passed a merry-go-round, or some other ride because you had somewhere to be? I know I have done it, but not yesterday, especially not for a merry-go-round. These rare beauties are dying pieces of art that all too soon will be lost to time and video games. The next[…]
Make the time – 4 tips for busy parents
Yes, we are busy. We have work, family events, church, new relationships and old. So much going on. But what is your priority? In 30 years will you look back and say, “I wish I spent more time working” or “I wish I spent more time loving my family” You just have to make the[…]