The TriDad Life

I am a new Dad, and I like to race in triathlons. This is my blog about trying to do both and enjoy life.

  • Why “TriDad Life?” What’s this all about?

    Welcome to TriDad Life. This is the first official post! I thought I would begin by explaining about the site name and give you an idea of what you can expect here. So, why “TriDad Life?” What’s this about? Why am I blogging? There are several reasons: I expect I’ll write more than just things…

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  • Dear Beanpod – The biology of you…and MORE!

    Dear Beanpod, Your Mom and I took some classes at the hospital yesterday to get some tips about how to take care of you in your early days of life. It’s pretty clear that although you will be beautiful to us, you are also going to be extremely gross . This is not your problem.…

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  • Dear Beanpod

    Dear Beanpod, Two years ago today, your Mother and I returned to Michigan from a significant trip to Montana that directly intersects with your life story. It was on this trip to Montana that we decided we wanted to become more than just two individual people. We decided that we wanted to spend our lives…

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  • Dear Beanpod – We’re Ready

    Dear Beanpod, The blocks are telling us that there are 76 days until your arrival. Of course, this is just an estimate. We don’t know exactly when that will be yet. That’s really up to you and the Big Man. Something changed for me this week. A question popped into my head one morning –…

  • Dear Beanpod – About Dreaming

    Dear Beanpod, I am taking a short break on a workday to eat lunch and write you a quick note. A little secret of mine is that I like to watch something while I have lunch, particularly during the summer months. You’ll find that life is full of contradictions and puzzling realities that you’ll just…