Monthly Archives: December 2013

Dadmissions: The Second Act

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

My wife and I were watching the movie “Grown Ups” this weekend when they were talking about relationships and marriage when this pearl of wisdom came out: “In life, the first act is always exciting but it is the second … Continue reading →

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Dadmissions: Christmas Night

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

‘Twas now Christmas night And everyone’s been fed The kids have their gifts Now get the heck to bed Mom and dad are tired You never let us sleep Merry Christmas to you Now hush not a peep Tomorrow’s another … Continue reading →

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Dadmissions: Santa’s Last Letter

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

As a little kid, I distinctly remember the Christmas in the early 1980′s when Santa wrote a letter to my sister and I saying he enjoyed coming to our home over the years, but we were getting older and it … Continue reading →

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Dadmissions: The Persecution Of The Working Parent

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s holidays and lights and gifts and family time.. It’s also parties and school events and classroom activities and a nightmare for working parents. Sure you can say some people CHOOSE career … Continue reading →

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Dadmissions: The Gift I Got My Wife

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

My wife’s birthday comes on December 22nd. Christmas comes on December 25th. It’s always a delicate balancing act to celebrate the holidays without ignoring her birthday. She’s forever 28 and this is another big birthday year. 28. (forget the fact … Continue reading →

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Dadmissions: Dear Kate Spade

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

‘Twas the week before Christmas And this husband has the blues He’s striking out in a major way Finding his wife’s perfect pair of shoes She spotted them weeks ago maybe more When we were window shopping door to door … Continue reading →

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dadmissions: the Grinch story that needs to be told

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren
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Dadmissions: Newtown One Year Later

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

As we approach the one year anniversary of the Newtown massacre, I wanted to share my thoughts just as they were that weekend, raw and unfiltered. Below are two columns, one written that night after a long and grueling day, … Continue reading →

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Dadmissions: 26 reasons I love my wife (26 reasons I’m surprised she stays with me)

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

Originally posted on Pete Wilgoren:
When my wife and I got married we wrote our own vows. I carefully crafted mine on the morning of the wedding on that piece of cardboard which comes in the packages of new underwear.…

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Dadmissions: The Ghosts Of Holiday Cards Past

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Pete Wilgoren

At some point it happened. I maxed out on my holiday card potential. The maximum number of cards we’d send out each holiday seemed to peak, as relatives got older and said their final goodbyes, as family got busier, as … Continue reading →

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