Family
Marriage, parenting, and the people who made me — watching the kids grow up, and growing up alongside them.
The way it definitely happened
A story about love, memory, and the fine art of being sincerely wrong.
The case for not finding the baby's sex
You can know almost anything these days, except how it feels to wait. This is the case for keeping at least one secret between you and the universe.
The Saturdays I didn’t know mattered
A look back at the kind of Saturdays I barely noticed, and how they ended up shaping me anyway.
What to expect when you’re no longer expected
A story about parenting, persistence, and the moment your kids drift just far enough away to break your heart (in the best possible way).
A short guide to remembering why you got married
Because marriage isn’t about avoiding the mess—it’s about choosing your favorite person to clean it up with.
The case for saying what you mean
A Sunday night homework emergency, a few vague sentences, and one simple truth: most chaos starts when we assume people just know what we mean.
The last superhero I ever watched a movie with
A personal farewell to my cousin Pablo, and the quiet, unforgettable moment we shared watching The Batman.
I didn’t have a parenting philosophy, so I made one up
Parenting is equal parts guidebook you never got and adventure you never expected. Every page written in real time.
A short guide to surviving February 14th
If it matters to your partner, it should matter to you. Valentine’s Day isn’t a test of romance—it’s a test of awareness.
In defense of Santa
Childhood ends on its own. There’s no need to rush the truth. Let them believe in something wonderful while they still can.
The art of laughing when things aren’t funny
Sometimes laughter isn’t about joy—it’s about survival. About saying, without words, that we’re still here.
The first time my son looked down at me
He used to fit in my arms. Now he looks down at me. But I’ve learned that growing up isn’t something only kids do.
The roller rink at sea
A small story about balance, misjudgment, and the kid who climbed out of the box I put him in.
The imitation game
A wry look at fatherhood, imitation, and the quiet ways our kids become mirrors we didn’t realize we were standing in front of.
Raising kids, raising myself
Parenting teaches more than it tests. A reflection on learning, failing, forgiving, and growing right alongside our kids.
Everything I never knew I always wanted
On fatherhood, awe, and the quiet transformation that happens when your child believes you’re everything you hope to become.
