A few months ago, I announced (bravely, some might say) that my wife and I are co-sleepers. Pea has never been a good sleeper and since Day 1 preferred the comfort of her parents over the loneliness of her crib. We have always been receptive to this arrangement. We work long … [Read more...]
CLOSED: The Real Shaving Contest: Congratulations to Toby, Lori, Debbie, Janet & Suzy!
Is the stubble on your man's face leaving you irritated? Shawn, from Father Knows Best? can relate. He is responsible for many cases of stubble burn on his little girl's face. Shawn has been searching high and low for a solution. Imagine his delight when he discovered a … [Read more...]
The Real Shaving Contest!
Picture this 'hypothetical' situation: a Dad, let's call him Shawn, is playing with his daughter one afternoon. Let's call her Pea.As their fun carries on, Shawn initiates a Tickle Attack on Pea, including a series of hilarity-educing raspberries (a.k.a. blowing on the belly). While … [Read more...]
Foreplay: the Response
A few days ago, Nancy from Flying Solo wrote a compelling post, aimed at her male readers, about the importance of foreplay in relationships. She outlined some excellent examples of how to woo a lady into intimacy... but, as a male reader of her blog, I fear I cannot let this topic go without … [Read more...]
Work Life Balance
At the office, I have photos of Pea on my desk, pictures on my desktop and little trinkets that remind me of her while I'm toiling away like a monkey at the metaphorical typewriter (sometimes not so metaphorical). But last Thursday, I had the real deal! A series of gaffes meant that Pea, … [Read more...]
Mother Nature Can Kiss My…
For about 3 months, my wife and I had been looking forward to this past weekend. We were taking Pea to a friend's cottage just outside of Ottawa for the first time, and we were eager to see how Pea would react to a lake front environment and the potential for water games and other outdoor … [Read more...]
Where’s My Magazine Cover?!
If you think the Dad in your life is clueless, it may not be his fault. Blame the media.I can hear you already. Oh, c'mon Shawn, the media? How passé. How trite. How convenient. Let me explain.There is no denying that gender roles still exist in our society. … [Read more...]
Imagine all the PEA-ple, living for today!
I was tidying up the house recently while my wife was putting Pea down for a nap. Like any little toddler with access to toys, Pea has a tendency to turn our house into a disaster zone worthy of government aid in the span of a few minutes. So, when she's left to run amock for a few … [Read more...]
To cut or not to cut?
Sometimes I use my blog to dole out advice. Other times I give an opinion or two on a topic du jour. Today, I'm looking for advice from y'all. Oh, how the tables have turned.Here's the down low. My little girl was born with the genetic coding associated with my hair. That's right, … [Read more...]
Delivery time? Ok, I’ll be in the waiting room. (Includes Instructional Seating Chart)
A co-worker recently told me a funny story about the day her daughter was born. Her entire labour lasted about 3 hours. Hilarious, right? Ok, that's not the funny part... it's actually quite dangerous to have such a short labour. The body isn't fully prepared for the shock of... … [Read more...]