Category Archives: Blogging

Step-dad Adventures – Fire and Water

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Surviving the Elements If someone told me I had to start a fire, I would say, sure, get me a can of gas and a match and I’m off to the races. In actual fact, as long as I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Parenting, Sports, Stepdad, Travel, writing | Tagged campfire, camping, Camping Trip, camping with kids, canoeing, chaperone, fire, humor, humour, lake, Minecraft, parenting, simpsons, starting a fire, the oldest, torches, Traveling with children | Leave a comment

Step-dad Adventures – The Dreaded Night

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Cabin Fever The prettiest-girl-in-the-world has mommy-hearing. She wakes up if she hears sniffles from downstairs, if one of her children has a late night question, or if one should actually ever say mommy! in distress. She will bolt out of bed … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – The First Camping Trials

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Joe Cummings

I Shot An Arrow Into The Air And… There was only time for only 2 trials after we’d arrived, unpacked and gotten ready for the last part of the day. I was delighted with my cabinites. One of the kids even started … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – Hogan’s Heroes 2015

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Understanding How The Germans Felt In Hogan’s Heroes If truth be told, I spent the first day dodging bullets. Metaphorically, not literally. But I knew the success or failure of my mission as a chaperon would largely depend on two … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Parenting, School, Stepdad, Travel, writing | Tagged Bill Murray, camping, Camping Trip, camping with kids, friends, hogan's heroes, humor, humour, lord of the flies, Luck, parenting, sergeant schultz, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, stepdaddying, the oldest, Tony Robbins, Traveling with children, william golding | 4 Comments

Step-dad Adventures – The Magic Bus Ride

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Arrival The weather for our three days was forecast as sunny, partially sunny, partially rainy, and rain. I read that as fun, sort of fun and oh holy hell, OMG not fun. It wasn’t the best of weather predictions, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Parenting, School, Travel, writing | Tagged bieber, humor, humour, it's a trap, parenting, school camping trip, school trip, simpson's bus, simpsons, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, stepdaddying, the oldest, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world, Traveling with children | 1 Comment

Step-dad Adventures – The First Steps of Being a Chaperone

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Joe Cummings

The First Steps of Being a Chaperone So I decided to be a parent-chaperone on the Oldest’s grade 7 camping trip. My first clue of how, (well, let’s not say ‘hard’, let’s say ‘challenging’) this endeavour would be was how … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – The Camping Trip of 2014

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Joe Cummings

The Camping Trip of 2014 Every so often, I do something completely stupid. Zap myself with a flyzapper to see how much it hurts. Decide to climb to the top of a ruined castle tower and get stuck half way … Continue reading →

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Stepdad Adventures – Parent Teacher Meetings

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Parent Teacher Meetings Ok, this was my first. I have to admit to being a little excited. I imagined we’d sit at a table, him strapped in a chair to a lie detector, the teacher and principle looking severe and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Parenting, School, Stepdad, writing | Tagged grade 3, humor, humour, lawnmower man, meeting the teacher, parent teacher conference, PTC, school, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddying, the oldest, the youngest | 1 Comment

Warning Labels

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Warning Labels on Parenting. With everything having a label these days – including plastic bags that state you’re not supposed to put them over your head – I’m surprised there isn’t a warning label for parents. On the kids. You … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Peace and Quiet

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Quiet Time There was a time in my life when I had quiet time. Any time I wanted, really. But, like good health or good internet reception, you don’t appreciate it until you don’t have it. Especially at night. If … Continue reading →

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