We're celebrating Father's Day this evening with a picnic and maybe a present for Spouse if he is lucky. Tomorrow, we'll celebrate our own dads, Toddler's grandpas. I was very lucky to have some pretty awesome grandpas. My mom's dad had stashes of chocolate hidden in drawers and cabinets all over … [Read more...]
You know how mad we get when dads are like, "oh, I'm babysitting my kids today," because what they are actually doing is parenting? I think I am one of those dads. Because I feel like if I was parenting, I would demonstrate at least some degree of competence. Let's just call this … [Read more...]
Potty Training is BS
The last two weeks have been utter chaos in our house. L'il E is making the transition from diapers to underwear and it's been an experience. The books make it all sound so romantic, but potty training or potty "learning" is total BS. I'm not diggin' it! Now I know some kids pick it up right away … [Read more...]
Bubbles
When he gets home with his father at the end of his day, the toddler wanders in, regards me briefly, strips off most of his clothing, and then toddles over to the bookshelf by the window in our living room, points, demands "buhbubs," and then sits down. He intends to behold the wonder of bubbles, so … [Read more...]
Wipe Out
One thing that amazes me about my wife is how many wipes she uses to clean up our 2 year old. I swear she can do the job in one, maybe two wipes. I tend to do the job in eight to ten. I don't know how she does it. She uses every square inch of that thing, and I go through them like they're … [Read more...]
Um …
I was really hoping to just have a bath in the tub by myself. … [Read more...]
Toddler 101
I am the exact same person I was before I had a baby, except fatter and as a result of pregnancy hormones there are now three whiskers on my chin for which I keep tweezers in my purse. Motherhood is not where the lessons were, for me. Toddlerhood on the other hand ... there are a lot of things to be … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – SandHands
I spend my days with toddlers. My days are often messy and loud and sometimes a little stinky and exhausting. And I like it. I found this on my lap the other day at work and it made me miss the tiny hand prints that used to smudge my windows and furniture. I still have hand and fingerprints … [Read more...]
Time to take your new baby to the park!
When you're a new mom it's easy to get cabin fever and spend time wondering what to do that doesn't involve a mop or washing machine to fill your days. Your local park is not just for toddlers and kids. You and your newborn can and should enjoy countless afternoons at the park. Here are some tips … [Read more...]
West coast, baby.
It's almost beach season on the west coast! Please don't tell me how much rent is in your city because I need to believe it's worth what I pay to live here. … [Read more...]
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