In just a couple of days, Itty Bitty turns seven months old, my adorable niece Silvia turns five years old, and I will turn thirty-one and a half years old. (By the way – celebrating your half birthday will make you feel like a princess. I highly recommend it!) So in the theme of birthdays, more »
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Halloween Costumes For Families With A Baby
It’s the spookiest day of the year for some, but for kids and parents – it’s also one of the highlights of the year – Halloween! In the spirit of this most fantastic holiday, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite family costumes. Are you generally wearing your baby in a carrier? I more »
MY 10 FAV APPS FOR PREGNANCY
I’m a total tech lover, so my iPhone needed to be pimped out during my pregnancy. Believe it or not, there are already over 1,000 apps geared towards pregnant women. I spent hours trying some out, and have since whittled down the list to my few favorites 🙂 1. My Days – Period & Ovulation more »
Do You Like Apples?: Why My Kid’s Gonna Have A Boston Accent {guest post}
*Disclaimer: The following article is Rated R and is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values, and she is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. Chances are, however, that if you’re reading this, regardless of your tastes, we probably have at least one thing in common – we’re both parents. more »
Do Babies Like Playing Air Guitar? {video}
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What Would Jack Bauer Do? Reflections On Being A New Dad – Part 3: Living With Your Newborn
*Disclaimer: The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values, and she is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. In other words, don’t blame her for what this moron says. I never wanted to be a dad. Nope. Not even a little bit. I enjoyed the simple things more »
What Would Jack Bauer Do?: Reflections On Being A New Dad, Part 2 – Birthing Tips
God bless her heart, Mary chose to have a natural birth. So, if you’re wife wants to go the drugs route, then some of this post will apply to you. For all of you poor bastards whose wives plan on traveling the Thin Red Line of natural birth, I’m about to learn you somethin’ fierce. more »
My Birth Story, Part 3: Video Message, Acupuncture, and Walking Like E.T.
Author’s note: This is the third of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of more »
What Would Jack Bauer Do?: Reflections On Being A New Dad, Part 1 – Pregnancy and Pre-Birth Tips
*Disclaimer: The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values, and she is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. In other words, don’t blame her for what this moron says. My gorgeous wife, the author of this wonderful blog, has asked me to contribute to her venture. Originally more »
My Baby Is Like A Tamagotchi
I have three very vivid memories of the summer of 1997: 1. Teen summer camp at the YMCA. We would take daily field trips to beaches, parks, and other fun places throughout our state. I remember an older boy who smelled like Cheetos kept trying to hit on me, and the other two people I more »