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First Day of Kindergarten

in Dad 101 on August 14, 2020 April 27, 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email
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Andrew’s first day of kindergarten seemed to be easier for him than me since he was excited about it where I was a bit sad and uncertain about this big change in his life. First Assignment His teacher had an assignment for him to help the class to get to know each other. He was to fill a small paper bag with items that are…

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Dad Hikes: Millstream Gardens

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Majestic pines, huge rock boulders creating shut-ins, and rapids greet you at Millstream Gardens Conservation Area.

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Dad Hikes: Silver Mines

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A mineshaft and a cascading river rushing through the remains of a stone cut dam are what awaits you at Silver Mines Recreation Area.

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Dad Hikes: Sunflowers and Ferry Rides

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Andrew in the sunflowers

Our adventure included fields of golden sunflowers and a Mississippi River ferry ride.

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Gay Dad Shares Magical Drawings on Instagram

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Fellow gay dad Kyle Cummings draws dinosaurs, spaceships, and magical places with a kid-at-heart glee that he shares on Instagram.

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Dad Hikes: Horseshoe Lake State Park

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Walking among the green stalks of a cornfield and admiring the lakeside flowers were part of our adventure on Walker’s Island at Horseshoe Lake State Park.

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Dad Hikes: Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park

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Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park with its huge gray boulders and splashing water slide like rapids is a hiking and swimming destination.

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Children’s Fantasy Series Has Gay Characters

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Hans M. Hirschi talks about his book series and the gay characters in the fantasy universe he created.

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Return to Pre-School

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Andrew wanted extra hugs goodbye, but his first day back to pre-school went well.

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How We Spent Father’s Day

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We spent Father’s Day exploring a Victorian-era city park and receiving gifts from our son.

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