Mom, dad and child make up the family. These posts are about the things that involve mom, dad and child.
This blog post is brought to you by the word “Pain”.
Nine years ago I was single with no children and had a hernia which caused me inconvenience and discomfort. A couple weeks ago I noticed a bulge in my lower stomach and suspected that my old friend was rearing its’ head again. Then, the bulge disappeared overnight. Ha, ha sucker fake hernia I’m better than you! Continue reading Daddy Mojo gets a hernia
Being a stay at home dad I try not adhere to the stereotype that guys are messier than women. That stereotype was difficult for me not to define because; prior to marriage and becoming a father I was a filthy, filthy man. One area that was especially challenging to me was laundry. I’ll spare you the details, but suffice it to say the fact that I’m proactive on the families’ laundry and can offer good advice on it is an underdog story for the ages. Continue reading The world’s best laundry tip for today’s modern father
Recently a local junior high school kid from the neighborhood knocked on our door. He was selling something for glee club and asked if I would help support them. Sure thing kid, I watch Glee, I’m down with your creative vocal talents, let’s see this catalogue of nuts, food or chocolate.
Either this club had huge overhead or the school hadn’t shopped around for efficient fundraisers because the lowest price item was $13. Yup, the items peaked at $45 and started at a Stromboli that our budding vocalist assured me was very good. Continue reading Death of a (kid) salesman
I love the start of a new week. It gives you the opportunity to move past the mistakes and goofs of last week. On that note Daddy Mojo made a couple basic parenting mistakes last week. We know not to do them, but my lack of schedule or planning made them happen. They may have wasted time, resources or caused Baby Mojo to melt down unnecessarily. Continue reading 5 tips to make parenting easier and more fun
I like toys that thud in a wooden way. This is American Craft Week and nice wooden handmade blocks or trains are a great way to shape a childs imagination. Alternately I’m a big fan of the sock monkey, another handmade toy that makes adults smile and kids happy. Continue reading Handmade toys, sock monkeys and crafty dads
Birthday parties for kids are meant to be fun. It’s an occasion that should be celebrated and can be a great opportunity for kids to run around, socialize and (hopefully) sleep better tonight. The line between a good and bad party is a fine one that can be easily navigated by following a couple really simple laws. Continue reading Birthday party planning tips
This afternoon Baby Mojo took six steps. He’s been flirting with more than two steps for the past week so to see him taunt gravity was fun to see. I contemplated telling my wife that I saw more than two steps before her. The pros and cons I weighed and while I was thinking on this fate intervened and produced a story and some fabulous memories. Continue reading Baby Mojo takes 6 steps and listens to Leonard Skinner
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation promote the health and well being of folks living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment or paralysis. They are having a contest just for dads called Best Dad on Wheels. Continue reading Who is the “Best Dad on Wheels”?
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