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Brainstorm: Things we say to babies that a bartender might also say to a drunk person. GO ….
“No, Mister. No more bottle for you. You’ve had enough.” “Is that pee? Why are your pants wet? Did you just pee?” “What do you want? I can’t help you if you’re just going to yell. Please calm down, Mister.” … Continue reading
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When Eli and I have the occasional dispute …
… we turn to an impartial third-party arbiter: the right honorable Judge Hanes. We both agree he’s tough but fair. And the harshest sentence is maybe a gentle nibbling of the toes, but only to ensure the public order in … Continue reading
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Jessie did some research on Eli …
… who’s been especially fussy/ravenous the past few days, and has found that he’s on a continual growth “spurt” that should last from now until around September, at which time–according to my math–he’ll be large enough to play on the … Continue reading
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Brief Transcript of a Conversation About Verbal Nouns (With a Baby)
Baby: What are you writing? Adult: I’m logging. Baby: What are you logging? Adult: I’m logging your diaper. Baby: Logging my diaper? Adult: Yes. Baby: Um … I just did that. Adult: …? Baby: I just … “logged” my diaper. … Continue reading
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It’s entirely coincidental …
… that our favorite swaddle/sleepsack is conspicuously similar to a straitjacket. At least that’s what we tell ourselves. (Originally posted to Facebook on March 11, 2015 at 12:11 AM)
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Bottle time for the guys ….
(Originally posted to Facebook on March 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM)
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Question: What dog breeds are best with kids?
And by “best,” I mean “willing to have his/her vitals taken by a future medical professional.” http://bit.ly/1G0DjPo (Originally posted to Facebook on March 10, 2015 at 2:15 AM)
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Fun Fatherhood Fact #100320150909 ….
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Many kids show interest in potty training by age 2, but others might not be ready until age 2 1/2 or even older.” And judging by the condition of the restrooms in my office building, … Continue reading
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This is one of the most ridiculous-looking contraptions I’ve ever seen ….
… and yet I have to admit being somewhat jealous/covetous of Eli’s new toy. Tomorrow, I’m calling the customer hotline to see if they have one for a 72″ tall 185-lb “child.” (Originally posted to Facebook on March 8, 2015 … Continue reading
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Mr. Fuss-Pants does NOT care about your Daylight “Savings” Time ….
So why don’t YOU adjust YOUR feeding schedule, time wizards? (Originally posted to Facebook on March 8, 2015 at 3:28 AM)
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