February 2012
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Documentary About Bullying Can't Be Seen By Kids →
thedaddycomplex:
This sucks. The MPAA, the organization that rates films, slapped an NC-17 rating on a new documentary called Bully, which is about the devastating effects of bullying in schools. That means no kid can see it (legally, anyway, wink-wink, nudge-nudge).
Producer Harvey Weinstein hoped the film could be used as an educational tool shown in schools. Now, he’s lobbying NATO (not that...
Attorney Threatens to Prosecute Parents Who... →
parenting:
An Indiana prosecutor has warned that co-sleeping is no longer merely a personal or familial choice; under current state law he can and will prosecute parents of babies who die while co-sleeping in his jurisdiction.
Delaware County Prosecutor Jeff Arnold has vowed to take an aggressive approach against parents whose infants died as a result of co-sleeping. “I’m not going to...
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I Have...
…a bowl of mushy pears and oatmeal here waiting to be eaten and enviably spread around his hands and chin.
What does Dylan want instead?
The vinyl/plastic straps.
Looks like I’m having mushy pears and oatmeal this morning.
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Our "Big Saturday Night Out" Review
I was pumped the whole week. Saturday was supposed to be awesome! I was showered, shaved, and dressed to eat my weight in Mexican food. My Mother-In-Law was here, ready to babysit the hell out of Dylan. It was Saturday night and these two tired haggard parents were going out!
We made our way downstairs to the door when we heard the bloodcurdling screams of a baby in pain. We looked at each other...
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rainbowroseasaurus asked: Just started browsing the parenting section and saw your blog - though I'd have a peak and am loving it - it helps that I also have a 6 month old son called Dylan! Great name ;)
Update!
“We found poop in a poopless place” is being sung to the tune of Rihanna’s “We Found Love” around this house now.
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Milestone!
It was bound to happen.
Dylan pooped in the tub.
Operation: Burn The Baby Bath will commence shortly.
Good thing I’m DVRing the Knick game.
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Good Eats
Dylan is six months old and in the throws of solid food. Well, semi-solid. The mushy fruits and veggies hardy constitutes a solid in my opinion. While we looking forward to the day when the Little Dude could start eating something other then a boob or a silicon nipple, now that it’s here, it seems too soon. He’s growing up a little too fast for my liking. In any event, Christina and I...
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The Grinding Of My Parental Gears
Life without children can be annoying enough, the little things the universe throws at you just to watch you squirm are sometimes enough to make you want to punch a box full of kittens. Well…maybe that’s taking it a bit far but I think I made my point. (And no, the point isn’t mild annoyances drive me to violent acts on cute animals). When you have children it opens up a whole...
katiemcg asked: Aw, this is the cutest blog I've ever seen !
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What I Learned About Being A Stay At Home Dad...
He sits up by himself, eating some solids, getting two teeth, rolling over and a slew of other things (none of which include growing hair, he’s still a little cue ball) I thought would take forever to happen. Apparently, forever is only six months in my little world.
I learned the importance of routine: At bedtime we have the Three “B“‘s routine, Bottle, Bath, Bed....
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The Valentine's Day Conundrum
So today is Valentine’s Day…or as we call it around here, Tuesday.
My wife and I do not celebrate this particular day of Love, clearly making me the envy of my friends. In our 11 years together, I think we might have acknowledged the holiday once, maybe. Our reasons for not celebrating are…well I really don’t think anyone cares actually.
A few days ago my wife mentioned...
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Weak
Now that Dylan requires a song, or two, or 18 before falling asleep, I find myself in the unfortunate position of having to actually hear myself sing. Nevertheless, now that singing is daily occurrence around here I realized how little Nursery Rhymes and children’s song’s I actually know. Seriously, it’s astonishing how little I know.
I’d Google some of them but that seems...
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“It’s awesome that we’re still immature enough to think farts are...”
– My Wife after Dylan farted on her lap this morning.
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"Just So Rude."
(Setting: 47 degrees (I checked before I left the house), Queens New York. I'm walking down a busy street with Dylan in his stroller. He is wearing a thick snowsuit, a wool hat, and has a thick blanket covering his body.)
Suddenly an old woman walking toward us, looks at us, stops and says...
Old Woman: Oh, that baby must be freezing.
Me: (Looking at my son) Nah, I don't think so. He's covered pretty well. I think he might even be too hot. (polite chuckle)
Old Woman: Oh no. It's too cold for a baby to be outside now. You should bring him back home.
Me: (A little annoyed) It's a little chilly, but definitely not too cold to be outside.
Old Woman: (very annoyed) Well, I really think it's too cold and you should bring that poor freezing child back home. I raised 3 children, I know when...
Me: (Gone are the polite chuckles and sunny disposition) He's fine. Thanks for your concern for our well being. (I start to walk away.)
Old Women: I'm not concerned for you, but for your baby.
Me: (There may have been steam coming from my ears now.) I'll tell you what, give me your phone number so I can call you when I want to take my son outside, and you can tell me if it's too cold out for him. Would you like that?
Old Woman: (Starting to walk away) Just so rude...
Me: You're right, I should take parenting criticism from some nosy battleaxe who pokes her nose in my business with a smile.
Suddenly an Old Man approaches me coming from a bar no less, as the Old Woman continues to walk away.
Old Man: Why are you harassing that poor woman? You have a baby with you, just leave her alone.
Me: (About to lose my cool) No, at this point, I think you're going to want leave me alone.
(Old Man walks away)
(I'm left standing on the sidewalk dumbfounded at the last 45 seconds.)
What started a nice morning walk ended with me being viewed as the Scourge of Queens' Geriatrics. I maintain I acted appropriately while my parental judgement was criticized by some strange woman. Add to the fact that 80 year old man emerged from a bar at 1045 in the morning, stinking of flat beer to "regulate" the situation.
This is why I hate this neighborhood. I don't take any shit from the morons I live around, lest of all when you drag my son into it.
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You Know How...
sometimes when you wake up, you just feel tall, or good looking for the day? Well, today, right now, I feel like a great Dad for no real reason.
Beats the hell out feeling tall for the day.
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Seriously, Teething Sucks
Dylan seems to be having a real rough morning because of those teeth coming in.
If teething was a man, I’d kick him in the sack with my work boots. If teething were a woman, I’d punch her in the boob.
Hang in their little Dude…
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Advice For My Son: Practical
It occurred to me that I haven’t done one these since my son has been born. You can chalk that up to the lack of time…or my son is just so awesome he doesn’t need advice from his old man. While the latter is true, as well as the former, I’m going drop some wisdom anyway. You know, make the old man feel like he’s still got something to teach.
Always expect the...
everyonehastherereasons asked: what is the meaning of this page? it a personal blog or one to help dads be better dads?
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Tonight's Agenda
Give the baby a bath
Do the dishes
Maybe catch some Battlestar Galactica on Netflix
Go on Pacifier Recon