My holiday shopping is almost done. The 2-year old toddler, Jake and Charlie, our 2-month old are all sorted out with toys and clothing. My wife and I decided that we would not give gifts to each other this year; instead we’d spend that money on needed things in the house or a gift for ourselves. I trust my wife that this isn’t a trick and that she really means it this year. Continue reading Daddy Mojo takes the Holiday Shopping Challenge at Sears
Category: Atlanta
Daddy Mojo lives in Atlanta. When something special that is happening only in Atlanta he’ll post it here.
How #OWS is similar to “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”
If you’re a parent it’s highly likely that you’ve read “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie”. If You Give a Mouse A Cookie is written by Laura Joffe Numeroff and is the charming tale of a young boy that gives a mouse a cookie. Once the mouse has the cookie he asks for a glass of milk. He then asks for a straw, next a napkin and before you know it the mouse has wrecked the house and asks for more milk, then a cookie. Continue reading How #OWS is similar to “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”
Married couples whose sex life needs a boost-Reality TV call
Before being a stay-at-home dad I had the opportunity to appear on reality television. It was as part of my previous job and for Animal Planet’s, It’s Me or the Dog. Being part of reality television was very pleasurable and not at all what I expected. Continue reading Married couples whose sex life needs a boost-Reality TV call
Holiday & Christmas shopping at Kmart Friends & Family Sales Event
I used to procrastinate. Having a newborn, a toddler, a wife, two dogs, two cats, a job and being a stay at home dad has helped curb my procrastination. My Christmas shopping used to happen in December. The downside to Christmas shopping that way is that the stores are much more crowded with people and parking is a major hassle. Continue reading Holiday & Christmas shopping at Kmart Friends & Family Sales Event
Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Halloween Hikes is family fun
If you’re looking for a family friendly activity around Atlanta this time of year be sure to include the Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Don’t let the ‘hike’ in the title fool you, it’s not a strenuous walk through the hills. Halloween Hikes is a chance for the entire family to take a guided walking tour along the CNC grounds with costumed characters to entertain and inform. Continue reading Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Halloween Hikes is family fun
How do you deal with a stray dog when you’re with your child?
Loose dogs are everywhere. Some areas have more than others and they vary in size. Is it a stray/unwanted dog or simply a dog that got away from its home? What you do about the stray dog depends on how involved you want to be in the situation. Continue reading How do you deal with a stray dog when you’re with your child?
A visit to Alliance Theatre to see Theatre for the Very Young
The attention span of a toddler is tougher to navigate than the mood cycles of woman who’s eight months pregnant. If you plan things poorly then you’ll be up against nap time. Don’t bring enough snacks or supplies and your activity will be cut short by 23 months of crabby. Continue reading A visit to Alliance Theatre to see Theatre for the Very Young
A Dad’s primer on Pre Kindergarten
The other day I was hanging out with some other parents talking about Toddler Mojo going to pre-K. I mentioned something casually and a friend said, “How many days is your child going to Pre K”? Well five, of course, kids go to school five days a week everybody knows that. It was then that I realized I needed to get up to speed ASAP on pre- K. Continue reading A Dad’s primer on Pre Kindergarten
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