I've Officially Lost It...
Friday, May 16, 2008 Gone off the deep end. Bought stock in Yahoo. Converted my video collection to HD DVD. Signed Bruce Willis to a 3-album deal. Invested in a Segway dealership. Whatever you want to call it.
I am doling out advice.
Yes, the dad who thinks that this...
this...
this...
this...
and this...
are perfectly normal activities for a kindergartner.
The only thing that makes this right? I'm doing this with none other than Mr Lady--the mom who admittedly does things the wrong way, but somehow always comes out the other side with kids whom anyone would be proud to call their own. Well, I guess I've got one of those too.
So I take it back. We are more than qualified for this little venture that we just launched. It's called Stark Raving Dads. In Mr Lady's words, Stark Raving Dads is a "Dear Abby for guys." But twice the fun. For each question you submit, you'll hear from both of us. Aside from the whiskey thing, we're coming from opposite ends of the spectrum. Sure, it's like betting evens and odds on the roulette table, but hey, you don't lose any money and you get free booze.
So dads, come on by and ask us your burning parenting questions (anything but "can you watch this kid for me?"). We don't promise results. But we can assure you that it'll be a lot more interesting than what BabyCenter has to say.
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Reader Comments (24)
Another Venture? Don't tell me you are running out of material already for busy Dad Tales?
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[BusyDad] Oh no - not at all! I just went through our first set. Jeff is cooking up a bunch more! Yes, not only am I a serial entrepreneur, turns out I am a serial blogger too.
Interesting project idea. I'll totally have to check you guys out.
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[BusyDad] A little bit crazy, I know. But aren't all things worth doing a little crazy?
I think that is freaking awesome!!
I see nothing wrong with any of those pictures although you really should teach him to crack the bottle with his teeth, it's a skill necessary for later in life. Plus, they're baby teeth...they fall out anyway!
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[BusyDad] Wise words, Alison. One does not always have the luxury of a bottle opener at all times. Too bad his good leverage teeth have already fallen out. Blown opportunity!!
I guess I am with Alison above because I actually had to look at the photos a couple of times before I could actually see there was anything wrong with any of that. This should be interesting, to say the least!
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[BusyDad] Excellent. We have allies. We may need you to provide character witness testimonies one day if people follow our advice.
Oh, am I sending folks your way!
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[BusyDad] Please do! We need a cult following or something. That would be nifty.
When Secret Agent Papa submits questions you can pretty much assume it's me. LOL
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[BusyDad] You rock our world as a mama or a papa.
*rubbing hands together with evil glee*
I. can't. wait :)
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[BusyDad] There's definitely something sinister going on when the world trust US to give advice wahahaha waaahhahaha
Good deal! Looking forward to handing you two some stumpers. As soon as I can come up with one.
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[BusyDad] Whiskeys and keyboards at the ready, sir.
Oh wow...very cool. I love it! Very good questions already!
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[BusyDad] Thank you!! I look forward to giving you totally reckless advice.
Dang. That knocks out a lot of us lady-folk. What if we pretend to be men and submit you questions? Hmm? Oh wait, I shouldn't say that, huh. Dang.
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[BusyDad] You could always say, "a friend of mine who's a guy wants to know..." Workarounds ;)
Excellent! You guys rock.
And that lego shot? Made me pee my pants.
THANKS, Jim. ;-)
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[BusyDad] Thank YOU Lotus! Fun? Yes? Useful? We'll get back to you on that.
Under the boardwalk...out of the sun...
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[BusyDad] kind of... but with laptops.
Olde English 800?!
Give the boy a real drink like Guinness or Heineken!
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[BusyDad] You gotta toughen them up first before you give me the good stuff!
These photos are hysterical! I'm lovin' the new site! Keep up the great work!
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[BusyDad] Thanks Stacey! Just snapshots of everyday life here in my crazy household.
I don't get it... seem like perfectly fine past times for a 6 year old to me ;)
Congrats on the new JV with Mr. Lady. I'll be part of the posse, that's fo' shizzle.
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[BusyDad] Thanks! And that's awesome because we need someone who can dance, yo.
How do you keep up with it all? Love these pics! You crack me up! Wanna see a really sweet pic...(grimace)...you should stop by my blog today.
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[BusyDad] Thank you :) That was a sweet kid pic - but I have to say the hairdresser experiment pic says it all.
Man, you ARE busy!!
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[BusyDad] No baitin and switchin here! I really should have picked JustChillinAllDayDadBlog. Would have been a lot easier to live up to.
sounds like a fine and entertaining idea!
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[BusyDad] Hey! Long time no see :) At least Mr Lady and I are entertained by it. We hope others think like us.
Any dad that lets his kid drink Newcastle is a dad who's blog I need to read! Glad I found you...I'll be stopping by a lot!
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[BusyDad] Thanks Matt! And right now he just opens em. He's gotta be like twice that age before he can drink em... come now!
Sounds like a great idea. You and Mr. Lady teaming up? A dynamic duo for the ages.
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[BusyDad] Hmmm we'd probably look quite fetching in capes and tights.
Ha! That sounds great! I'll have to check it out. Love the name. And your photos.
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[BusyDad] Haha I'm happy you like our photos. We had a discussion about that, namely "ok, people are gonna be so sick of our mugs everywhere on the damn page."
Love it. Can't wait to add it to the blogroll.
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[BusyDad] Thanks Deb! It rocks to be pimped by you.
I'm so thrilled for you two! What a great idea by two fantastic bloggers. I wish you mountains of success (does success come in mountains?). Anyway, WOOHOO!
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[BusyDad] Thank you Soapy!!! I'll take it in mountains, anyday :)
Awesome idea and great pictures of your little man. I can't wait to check it out.
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[BusyDad] Thank you! We hope to see you on the Stark Raving side.