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From The Dadside
Entries from September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007
The best gadget you never needed
Sometimes it's the random "huh?" gifts that turn out to be the items you can't live without. I now have a child tracking tool that Marcus actually likes (that's an understatement) to use.
BusyDad
in Gadgets & Cool Stuff, Stories and Adventures
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The inevitable “my kid says the funniest things” posting
I tried ... I’m sorry. In general, I try to weave stories about my son into something that reflects universal themes shared by our collective “Dad” consciousness. But less than a month in, I’ve succumbed. At least I’ve chosen just a few “best of” selections culled from 3 years of journals, random .txt files scattered on my desktop and note-to-self voice clips saved on multiple generations of peripheral devices.
Marine Biologist? Nah... I wanna be a Crisis Negotiator
They say hints of your future vocation manifest themselves during childhood. If this video is any indication, his career will take him to tall bridges across the country.
Respeqt my Intelleqt, Qid!
My son outsmarts me. More than I’d like to admit. When Marcus strikes, it leaves this dad with no suitable recourse but to grumble incoherencies under his breath like a thwarted cartoon villain. But even Tom bests Jerry every once in a while.
A haiku tribute to the art of the shoulder ride
My haiku tribute to the best hands-free child transport solution ever devised: the shoulder ride.
Not-So-Easy Rider
Marcus learns how to ride a bike and I got it on film. Truly one of the most satisfying moments (ok, so it took 2 days) in my life as a dad so far.
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in Videos, Stories and Adventures
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The Busy Dad Survival Kit - Part II
Part II. More Busy Dad essentials. Original intro: You’ve read the books, you’ve scoured the internet, you’ve done all you can to ensure junior’s well-being for every contingency imaginable, from floods and famine to jellyfish stings. Almost there… keep the following arsenal on-hand to solidify your status as the family superhero.
The Busy Dad Survival Kit - Part I
Part 1 of 2... You’ve read the books, you’ve scoured the internet, you’ve done all you can to ensure junior’s well-being for every contingency imaginable, from floods and famine to jellyfish stings. Almost there… keep the following arsenal on-hand to solidify your status as the family superhero.
Lessons my son has taught me
Nothing like having a kid in the house to recalibrate your perspective on things…
How to make your kid a smartass
Only a child could be so ingenious as to totally punk people using Roman numerals.
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in Stories and Adventures, Kid Words
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The proper way to stop a nosebleed
A recent trip to Bass Pro Shops triggered nostalgia and a nosebleed. I indulged one and learned how to stop the other.
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in Tips & Tricks, Stories and Adventures
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