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Apr 21
#ISleepTo Stay Healthy For My Kids #ad @Beautyrest

I went into the doctor's office to get a flu shot at the end of last year. I don't normally get them every year, but needed to this time around because it was recommended I do so with an expectant wife at home. My doctor noted that I had an elevated blood pressure reading.

Mar 31
We Love “The Great British Baking Show”

My son Wesley loves cooking. He loves it so much that I can't be in the kitchen preparing a meal without him there joyfully offering to help. Even the clean-up is a source of enjoyment for him.

Mar 25
Chicago Battle of the Badges 2017

I attended the 15th Annual Chicago Battle of the Badges presented by COUNTRY Financial yesterday. The event was held at De La Salle Institute on a rainy night in the city.

Mar 07
Brian Urlacher, Johnsonville Brats & The 2017 Chicago Polar Plunge

I attended the 2017 Chicago Polar Plunge on Sunday. No, I didn’t jump in the water, but I did cheer on the teams that were dressed up and having fun for a good cause.

Mar 05
“Monster High: Electrified” Blu-Ray Giveaway

Would you like to win a copy of Monster High: Electrified? If your answer is yes, then get ready to do some work as we have teamed up with a few dadbloggers: Cutemonster, Daddy’s Grounded, Fandads, Poppin’ Bottle Dadcast, and ThirstyDad, to giveaway 10 copies of the newest Monster High movie to our readers.

Feb 28
Binge Worthy Movies/Shows to Watch While Pacing with a Newborn

This whole having a newborn in the house thing is rough on my sleep schedule. That's the bad news. The good news is...

Feb 27
Newborn Photos by Magdalena Oryl

Newborn photography is tricky. There are so many photographers in the Chicago area it can be hard to know who to choose. We lucked when we found Magalena. She was not only talented with the camera, but she was great with directing us in front of it. We took these images in her home studio […]

Feb 20
Maternity Photos!

Back when we thought we still had some time to prepare for our second child's arrival we had a maternity photo shoot with Victoria Beauchamp of Hera's Gift.

Feb 07
A Dad’s Second Birth Story

Birth the second time around was a lot more interesting...

Feb 03
Guest Post: Ready or Not, He’s Here

So here's the thing. When your first child is 10 days late, you kind of expect that's how long your body gestates. I remember saying to Joel, "I have a friend whose first was 41+3 like Wesley and her second was only 40+3 so we better be ready a little early." Baby didn't know that was the plan.