After having children, the only thing my wife and I argued about was our financial situation. When we were both working, we were so tired that we never paid attention to what we were spending. This changed when I started staying home with the kids. With just one income, we had to prioritize our “life-style needs” to make ends meet. (I call it that because, “Every last enjoyable thing that we still falsely believe we can do and buy, even though we have two children,” sounds desperate.) No longer could we crash exhaustedly into bed each night oblivious of spending habits. We had to wake up and … [Read more...]
Grocery Store Faux Pas – An At Home Dad’s story
The world is much different now than the “Leave it to Beaver” days. More fathers are choosing to stay home and be active participants in their children’s lives. With the shift in who is staying home with the children, society that I have experienced, for the most part has been accepting of the change. However there are always those who just don’t understand. Personally, as an at home dad, I’ve had instances while out with my daughter in which drive me to become more of active in the fatherhood movement. My favorite moments of head shaking involve the grocery store. The first was being told … [Read more...]
Venue Review: Klyde Warren Park
Downtown Dallas features a true gem for families to visit. Klyde Warren Park has quickly become the place to meet up for all ages. It features 4 large lawn spaces, walking trails, a performance pavilion, children's park, restaurants, food trucks, dog area, and classic games you can borrow. Dallas Dads Group holds a MeetUp on the second Wednesday of each month in the Children's Park. Located above Woodall Rogers Freeway, the park is easily accessible for anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex by car. Valet parking is $15 and metered parking is also available for $4/2 hours. … [Read more...]