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It was a pretty uneventful Monday, so let me tell a story about attending a Christian service on Sunday. We’ve brought Vino to church on Sundays no matter where we are, but this one was going to be a different experience for him. For one, it was in a cinema, so at the...

Vino has been training and competing with the same group of guys for a few months now, and it was nice to see them hold their own in their two games. The Real Madrid program has two under-8 teams, separated by where they train weekly. We train around Clementi, while...

We had a pretty busy day outside which was a bit uncharacteristic for my homebody housemates. But at some point during our day out, I had the opportunity to teach Vino about one of the most important comforts of a man. First things first, I was able to wake up early...

Vino and I play different sports, but I’m fine with it as long as he enjoys what he’s doing. Growing up, I was naturally drawn to basketball because of the people who surrounded me. My older cousin, who used to visit and stay at our house, watched the NBA. Our helpers...

I don’t get evaluations for doing what I do, so it falls on me to give myself rewards I think I deserve at times. I’m not saying being a housedad is a thankless job. I find it very fulfilling. I get to do things that parents who care for their kids could only hope...

Vino and I have developed a habit of having snacks after his club and right before football training. On Wednesdays, Vino has art club at school and football training in the evening. Instead of heading home, we usually just get snacks from the nearby hawker and take...