When a baby is born, a dad is born. I became a father just over three years ago. Mr. Dude's arrival into the world changed my life in ways I had never anticipated.
I've been asked that question half a dozen times in the last two weeks. Everyone from coworkers to friends and family seem to be vocally curious if we are having unprotected sex or not. We've really enjoyed the first two plus years of having Mr. Dude around, but it has been a lot of work. Going from a childless couple to a couple with a child, as well you may already know if you are a parent or caretaker, causes a great change in your life. Those early months are wonderful and horrendous at the same time.
We all know that Boudreaux’s Butt Paste® helps to eliminate diaper rash, but what if it could magically make other sources of discomfort disappear as easily? Let's just imagine that #KickingRash super power could be used for something else.
Here are a few things I found to help our fussy little guy calm down when he wasn't an adorable sleeping baby.
This post was written a few days after my son was born. It’s being posted today (one year later) as...
Birth the second time around was a lot more interesting...
Motherhood changes you. In the months leading up to and directly after the birth of our first child, I have...
One of the things that got me through those first several months each go around was an understanding that I didn't completely understand what my sons were going through.
I’m sure you have read the story behind Abigail’s surprise baby shower. In it I mentioned that we shared the name of our son. He’s due in March and we’ve been asked by people for months… “Boy or girl?” and “Have you picked out a name yet?” For the longest time we didn’t...
This kid makes me smile. Seriously. Even when he’s upset or having a “bad day” I can’t help but smile....
I remember my dad talking with me about the Birds and the Bees. I knew before the conversation even started...
I’m not a big beer drinker. I do like beer though. I like it dark and complex. I only drink beer when out with the guys (doesn’t happen often enough) or on special occasions like a sporting event or celebration. The birth of my child fits into the celebration category in my...
Disclosure: I received a product for review from Tuft & Needle in exchange for the creation and sharing of this...
This past weekend was no different than most. I did the laundry, dishes, and gave the dog a bath. I...
I'm just going to say it upfront. I'm a huge supporter of open-air breastfeeding. It's natural. It's beautiful. It's 100% acceptable and supported by my wife, family, and myself.
Fatherhood is a balancing act unlike anything else I’ve ever done. It is hard for me to believe that I’ve been doing it for over four years now.
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.
DADS & MOMS: This Father’s Day, I was proud to partner with Dove Men+Care and take the #PaternityLeavePledge. I wasn’t offered Paternity Leave when we had...
Dad blogging lost one of its heroes this past weekend. His name was Oren Miller and cancer took him from us. Oren started a Facebook group in December of 2012. His goal was to create a community for dads to share ideas, increase their influence and help create a better form of fatherhood. He simply named it Dad Bloggers.