What Happens When Your Aunt Gives You Scooby Doo Crocs?

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Gerst Boys Getting Ready for Mass

Matthew and Andrew posing before we went to mass on Sunday.

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My Dad

Exactly 3 years ago today, my father, George Gerst, died.  He died 4 days after my first son, and his first grandson, was born.  Although I am able to accept

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An Older Fathers Guide to Potty Training Your Son in 7 Days

Recently, I undertook one of the first major challenges of fatherhood.  It was time to potty train our oldest son Andrew. Just the mere thought of potty training filled me

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Word I Enjoy Hearing the Most

Just one simple word makes me happiest. I get the biggest thrill when my 3 year old son Andrew says “Daddy.” The poem in this Gatorade commercial sums up the

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Happy 3rd Birthday to My Son Andrew

Our first child Andrew recently had a birthday. He is now 3 years old.  I am amazed at the kind of boy he is becoming.   He really is a very

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