How to Be a Dad

[eddiegotsole]

This is a pretty funny website I stumbled on indirectly through another thread on this forum.  I think most dads will be able to relate to it, but really I'm glad to find another website for US! 

www.howtobeadad.com/

Enjoy!

[tjr42px]

Kids are ninjas. Wolverine like ninjas. I could cut this kid's nails every 5 seconds and he'd still find a way to slice me up with his freakish razors. And that first one...newborns being cock blockers? I'm of the mind they are simply blockers and damn good at. Sleep blockers, eat as a family blockers, older siblings getting "enough" attention blockers, that one about not reasoning with them--logic blockers...who are these beings? So tiny but with so much power. I'm constantly reminding LO 2.0 that with great power comes great responsibility. Yet I know that type of argument is logical/rational and therefor he does not oblige. Plus it appeals to the side of him that cares about other people. Which if he had an ounce of compassion there wouldn't be an issue in the first place. He would at least fake liking sleep long enough for his mom to eat breakfast or drink a cup of coffee. Or go nuts before I leave for work so she could get a moment of peace before I walk in the door at 5:30. I love the little man but he can be such a jerk. Lol!

SAHMs/SAHDs - you all rock and deserve a medal. I'm exhausted too but at least I do a different kind of work 9-10 hours a day. I jump in as soon as I get home, but it hardly seems like enough.

[tjr42px]

So in rereading my post, I'd like to add that being a parent is tough. Whether you SAH or not. Not taking away from what SAHs do or the respect I have for them...I did that part-time for awhile, but everyone should get a medal. Kids are an insane amount of work.

Patrick Badges for all!!!!

[eddiegotsole]

Jan 23, 2015 5:05:59 GMT -5 tjr42px said:

So in rereading my post, I'd like to add that being a parent is tough. Whether you SAH or not. Not taking away from what SAHs do or the respect I have for them...I did that part-time for awhile, but everyone should get a medal. Kids are an insane amount of work.

Patrick Badges for all!!!!

SAH?! Please fill me in, I'm a bit lost on the definition!

[tjr42px]

Stay at home. SAHM SAHD mom and dad respectively.

I stayed at home a few days a week when our first was 15months to 2ish. Loved it. But I also knew when he was going to school/daycare and could see a light at the end of a short tunnel. 24/7...that's a whole other animal. Love you Babe! You are the best for allowing me to do what I do!

[eddiegotsole]

Jan 23, 2015 12:16:12 GMT -5 tjr42px said:

Stay at home. SAHM SAHD mom and dad respectively.

I stayed at home a few days a week when our first was 15months to 2ish. Loved it. But I also knew when he was going to school/daycare and could see a light at the end of a short tunnel. 24/7...that's a whole other animal. Love you Babe! You are the best for allowing me to do what I do!

I got much respect for my wife right now.  She is working from home while taking care of our son.  We haven't decided if we will eventually go the nanny / child care route; though we are both pretty paranoid about it since we'd be essentially leaving our son alone with a stranger.  I guess you never know what happens when you are not around and even family members are not safe from wrong doing.     At some point when he's old enough I would definitely do the pre-school thing because I do feel its important not only for him to learn, but to interact with other children as well.  

[tjr42px]

I was a daycare kid and I didn't have a huge issue sending LO but my wife was hesitant with childcare outside the home. My SIL watched him until 15 months. Then we didn't have much of a choice when she was pregnant with twins (her 3rd and 4th). It was a pretty decent process. Open house, talk with teachers, sit in on a couple days. Now babysitters?...that's a completely different story. Only family has watched him in the evenings and his grandparents have taken him over night a number of times. But the past two years we have been away from family so things are limited until we find someone we comfortable with (which hasn't happen) or when we visit home.

[tjr42px]

What does your wife do? Mine continues to do some consulting from home (report, grant, curriculum writing) and the LOs cooperation is so variable. She has a lot of flexibility with timelines, but often does her work after I get home to corral the boys.

[eddiegotsole]

Jan 27, 2015 11:54:05 GMT -5 tjr42px said:

What does your wife do? Mine continues to do some consulting from home (report, grant, curriculum writing) and the LOs cooperation is so variable. She has a lot of flexibility with timelines, but often does her work after I get home to corral the boys.

My wife is a professional matchmaker & Love Expert / Dating Coach.  It's her own business and she loves it!  She just got 2 new clients this month!

[tjr42px]

That's awesome. I'd love to work from home like that. I think when our kids are both in school I'll try to work from home, just the hours they are in class then do pick up drop off, activities, etc.

That's a pretty cool gig she has. And it sounds like it's taking off!

[eddiegotsole]

tjr,

I have a pretty stable job and work in a pretty stable field / industry. My stability allows my wife to peruse her own business, which she is happy to do! I am happy about it now since she has the flexibility to stay home with our LO most of the time.

[eddiegotsole]

How to Fight a Baby

I have to admit, I find this video pretty hilarious!

[tjr42px]

That is hilarious. I didn't look at comments but I'm guessing he got a few with that pile driver. The eye bandage was a nice touch...lol!

Given this dad says it's easy to take a baby in a fight, provided nails are trimmed, add to that the original link posted in this thread that tells us that baby nails are razor sharp and grow at warp speed...I think babies could take over the globe should they so choose. We should count our blessing they allow us to continue walking this earth with out severe rental damage.

[eddiegotsole]

Feb 27, 2015 23:48:41 GMT -5 tjr42px said:

That is hilarious. I didn't look at comments but I'm guessing he got a few with that pile driver. The eye bandage was a nice touch...lol!

Given this dad says it's easy to take a baby in a fight, provided nails are trimmed, add to that the original link posted in this thread that tells us that baby nails are razor sharp and grow at warp speed...I think babies could take over the globe should they so choose. We should count our blessing they allow us to continue walking this earth with out severe rental damage.

Hahaha! My son at 3 months slaps me around, but he's a little too young for me to fight back! The time will come when I put him in his place, but he may just laugh it off after all! Seriously what a cute kid though!

[tjr42px]

I almost died when the guy had him in a head lock.

[tjr42px]

You've probably seen this, but IMO it never gets old.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=cvMvp7QbLUk

Don't forget to cut the grapes and the blue berries. It's gangsta! Lol