by Ian Gordon on March 2, 2009
My oldest daughter turned 6 on Friday. The simple fact that my daughter, my my wife and I have survived for the last six years with our physical and mental well being reasonably intact, is more than an enough reason for a celebration complete with balloons and cake. However, this day marks another milestone too. [...]
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by Ian Gordon on December 23, 2008
I have come to realize that there is a huge difference between a father and a daddy. I had a father, I’m trying to be a daddy. So just for fun, here are a few differences between a father and a daddy:
A father changes a diaper by yelling, “Hon, the baby needs to be changed!”
A [...]
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balancing work family,
fatherhood
by Ian Gordon on October 30, 2008
Tomorrow is Halloween, and at our house that is a pretty big deal. My oldest daughter (who would be proud to tell you she is five and three quarters) is totally into it. That makes it a lot more fun for my wife and me. She decided what she wanted to be [...]
by Ian Gordon on October 14, 2008
If you’re worried that you don’t spend enough time with your children, you’re not alone. If your worried that starting a new business will take up the little free time you have, and you won’t have any time left over to be a good dad, you’re not alone. Let’s face it. It [...]
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balancing work family,
start a business,
things to do with young kids
by Ian Gordon on February 13, 2008
This is a Valentine’s Day tip for all of you Startup Daddies and Startup Mommies out there. The best way to show your spouse you really care about them is to do the little things that take a more thought than money. At least that is how it is in our house. Go buy a [...]
by Ian Gordon on February 4, 2008
This has more to do with the Daddy than the Startup, but this is how I spent Super Bowl Sunday. About 4 am, our oldest daughter comes into the room. “I don’t feel so good.” Great day to come down with a cold! She didn’t wake me up, because this is about the time the [...]