It’s easy to forget to make the memories when you’re busy running ragged into the ground.
I'm James Guttman, father of two children. One non-verbal with autism and one non stop verbal with attitude. New Posts: Every Monday and Wednesday
Tag: special needs father
Fun Summer Events My Kids Won’t Like
That was the plan…until noon. Suddenly, she remembered that we had movies and ice cream at home.
Purposely Boring My Children
I want to be the fun dad, but I also want to be a good dad. It’s a delicate balance sometimes.
Cleaning Up His Messes
The box is tossed in front of the front door, the bag is almost completely empty, and, mixed between the pieces, are squashed particles of cereal dust.
A Hundred Miles An Hour
My son turns television watching into an all-out physical event.
Angry, Not Angry
I didn’t get mad at him for an impulse that he obviously couldn’t control in that moment. I wanted to. A voice in my head said, “Yo. Freak out.”
Good Mornings
The things I do for my son aren’t done for his recognition, appreciation, or even attention. They’re done because I love him.
My Day, Our Way
I never had Father’s Days like the ones I’ve made since becoming a father myself.
I Have Two Kids
She is equal to her brother and, in my eyes, just as important.
Let Them Look
On this day, in this room, for this concert, my main goal was to make sure we stayed until the finish.
