I think every father looks forward to playing with their children’s toys. Just because we’re supposed to act like a grown-up doesn’t mean we can’t act like a kid once in a while

I’m looking forward to the day that I get to play Lego’s and video games with my children. My poor Reiko will think that I’m just as childish, I think ….

With the due date just around the corner, you must be super excited and super nervous. Good luck with all the sleepless nights you’ll have at first. If we don’t see any posts for a few days, we’ll understand

Ganbatte!

As the father, we have the very important responsibility to check that the toys our children play with are not only safe but also fun. Yes, this is a huge responsibility. It may mean you will need to stay up late into the night making sure that remote control car is a reliable toy. It may mean a sleepless night or two making sure that video game is rated appropriately. It may even mean denying the use of these toys to your children for extended periods of time just so that you can selflessly ensure they are the very best for your offspring. Nick, I have had to do this as did my father and most likely his father before him. It is yoke that we bear… but alas, all for our children. Everything for our children. But bewarned, not all mothers understand this necessity. Just as we can never truly understand.. uh.. PMS -or- something. Should you be scorned, stand firm brother, and understand that fathers around the world are behind you playing with their children’s toys as well.

Allan

[...] is used to discuss his thoughts on Japan, teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) and his upcoming responsibilities as a father.  Not too long ago I found out that Nick lives in the same city that I’ll be moving to next [...]