Sometimes I don’t need to watch a movie. Some previews are so enjoyable and give away major plot points that you don’t need to bother with the time or money to watch the actual movie. Hanna had a really good trailer and now that it’s available on demand we broke down and rented it.
The first rule of underage MMA fight club is no cameras
The first rule of underage MMA fight club is….wait, who brought in the video camera? Greenland’s Labour Club is a pub/entertainment complex in England. MMA is Mixed Martial Arts; it’s a little bit of boxing with a whole lot of Steven Segal and Chuck Norris. An 8 year old is that little boy that should be studying in the living room right now. Combine all of them, add a bikini ring girl and 250 observers ginned up on beer and you get this. Continue reading The first rule of underage MMA fight club is no cameras
Pregnancy week 36-be cool dads, only a couple weeks left
Whenever I’m about to go through something long or painful I imagine myself after that event happens and what I’ll be doing. That allows me to imagine myself after a dentist appointment, drive to the beach or conversation with my wife. Continue reading Pregnancy week 36-be cool dads, only a couple weeks left
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
Even Thomas the Tank Engine and Star Wars need to change
Toddler Mojo started to enjoy television. To him television is Thomas the Tank Engine. He just entered pre-school, so I’m glad that he can point to Thomas the Tank Engine and be in the same click as the other boys. Continue reading Even Thomas the Tank Engine and Star Wars need to change
Daddy Mojo watches TV: Up All Night
Up All Night is a new sitcom on NBC. It’s described as an irreverent look at modern parenthood, with the mom going back to work and dad staying at home to care for their young girl. Any show with a stay-at-home dad character can’t be all bad, so a real stay-at-home dad (with Mojo!) gave the pilot episode a try. Continue reading Daddy Mojo watches TV: Up All Night
September iPad apps that will entertain toddlers
The weather is fabulous, but if it were up to our toddler he’d be on the iPad for hours a day. We limit his time to about 20 minutes a day on the iPad. Usually it’s when we’re cooking, cleaning or just need a short break. For now, open up the windows, enjoy that cool breeze and have your toddler check out these great (Free!) apps for your iPad. Continue reading September iPad apps that will entertain toddlers
DIY a Stay at Home Dad can do- Babyproofing the house
In a couple of weeks our second child, More Mojo will be here. As we prepare the infant clothes and get the nursery ready we’re relieved that the house is already babyproofed. In hindsight it was easy to babyproof; we just didn’t do some of it in a timely manner. Parents can avoid our mistakes by taking advantage of these helpful hints. Continue reading DIY a Stay at Home Dad can do- Babyproofing the house