I've learned a lot since becoming a Dad. I've learned how to change diapers, and how to swaddle a child, and how to hide peas and carrots in pasta by mashing them up so they are imperceptible. At the very least, I've learned what any parent will learn when they have their … [Read more...]
GO TO SLEEP! AAAAHHHH!
A few nights ago, I tried to put Pea to sleep. A pointless exercise, if there's ever been one.Some things to remember:Pea sleeps in her own bed now, in her own room.To put her to sleep, either my wife or I lay down in her bed with her, read her stories and give her a tall glass of milk to ease … [Read more...]
The Day I Lost My Sh*t
This past holiday Monday, my wife and I spent the day at a local mall. We asked my parents to watch Pea and we made it to the mall - one of the few open in the GTA - at around 1pm.When we arrived, it was as if Christmas had come early. There were people everywhere and parking was … [Read more...]
The Flower Girl
So, my sister-in-law asked Pea to be the Flower Girl at her wedding this week. To say Pea stole the show would be an understatement. She showed composure walking down the aisle (with her Dad/Ring Boy). She showed elegance when she was introduced during the Bridal Party intros. … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Urban meets Suburban
When I started writing for Urbanmoms I knew that I had lucked out. Big time.With all the great writers I found a bunch of new friends in my fellow bloggers - especially once most of us were given the opportunity to meet at UrbanBlogFest at Blue Mountain.Prior to that weekend I had already … [Read more...]
What did you say?
Lately, Pea has been saying all kinds of stuff that baffles and stuns me. Most of it is cute stuff, that makes me laugh in amazement. Like when we play with her giant fruit stand, and out of nowhere she calls me 'Sir?' That's cute. Like when I am trying to get her to sleep … [Read more...]
Is Anthony Wiggle really all that and a bag of chips?
I think Anthony, the blue Wiggle, is mailing in his performances... and truth be told, I don't think he can be trusted. Like most of you, I'm sure, the Wiggles have become a mainstay in my home. We are the proud owners of 6 Wiggles DVDs, 1 plush Jeff, 1 plush Sam, 4 books, 2 sticker … [Read more...]
If Peter Pan Had a Daughter (which we all know is impossible, or at the very least, creepy)
It turns out, there may be a reason I refer to my daughter as Pea.Like most guys, I have a Pea-ter Pan complex. (Get it?) Growing up is not a thing I am eager to do, and I've relished every moment of fatherhood as an opportunity to enjoy playing rather than doing the things I … [Read more...]
Big Comfy Bed
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...]
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...]