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dear santa

dear santa.
i realize it’s christmas eve and you’ve got your hands full, but i wanted to send you the following note.
two years ago, i lost my job during christmas. with a baby boy at home, it was the scariest time of my life. consumed in sadness / fear / insecurity, i didn’t acknowledge your [...]

dadadadada

yesterday morning, i woke up to something special. my baby girl, lucia, calling/identifying me as “dadadadada.” it warms my heart (or, was that the sunburn/rash from yesterday’s surf session?)
regardless, it sounded amazing.

granted i’ve experienced this stage before (with nico,) but with my daughter, it’s different. my son’s first “dadada” [...]

father’s day.

prior to becoming a father, i was a child.
in fact, i possessed many of the same characteristics of a toddler.  specifically, i lacked patience, it was “all about ME” and, if i didn’t get my way, i’d pout.  yucko.
since becoming a dad, i’ve become a man (although, i still get grouchy/moody when i’m tired.)

the other [...]

father’s day. part 1: surf/skate/indie rock.

let’s be honest, dad doesn’t want a new tie, boxers, and/or socks for father’s day.
if you’re in a crunch, and looking for something to do with a surf/skate/music-lovin’ DAD (in san diego,) here are some last minute suggestions:
1. celebrate father’s day and go skateboarding day with sector9 and wahoo’s.

2. father’s day surf with [...]

my mom is rad.

my mom is rad.
when i was a kid, and she would get mad,
she would chase me with a spoon and threaten me with my dad.
when i felt fat, she would tell me i was big-boned,
if i was a scientist, she would be the mom i cloned.
my mom is rad,
she shuttled me to concerts in her [...]

dear cantore.

Dear Cantore,
How is life with two kids? I have a 3yr old son, and we are now expecting a second one in September. My son is so much fun, and I am sure the second will be great, but does it now take you twice the energy to keep up with them? Or are you [...]

leash.

unless you and your pooch are at dog park/dog beach (or, any leash free zone,) keep your dog on a f#cking leash.

i’ve tried to talk to you, now, i unleash (pun intended.)
what’s the purpose of walking your dog off-leash in a residential neighborhood? to mark your territory? show off your (lack-of) manliness? [...]

success.

while mama is getting “prepped” for delivery, papa sits in a long, empty hallway.
on the adjacent chair, a weathered, two-year old issue of hot rod. not interested.
deep in thought? or, anxiety? both.
my mantra: “healthy mama, healthy baby.”

in an attempt to calm the nerves (”attempt” being the operative word,) i pace the [...]

new dad.

lucia cantore.
12/22/08.
11:21 a.m.
7 lbs. 7 ounces.
21 inches.
a true (christmas) gift.
mama/baby are doing great.
thank you for your love, support, and blessings.
good night,
chris.
p.s. yes, i will post pictures…

road rage.

i’m driving my son, southbound on the 5, to his daycare in I.B. (it’s about 7:30 a.m.)
around national city, i notice two dudes (mid - late 20’s) involved in an “exchange” on the side of the road.
a standoff between their cars, one guy is waving a golf club (3-wood) like a battle axe.
at first, i [...]