Typically journals are for chicks. But I am here to tell you fellow noodads out there that its about time you start one of your own. The reason why a grown man should keep a journal is simple. It can be summed up by these 3 words: “My penis burped.”
Yes, those 3 words were uttered by my 3 year old son this very day. They were exclaimed with great conviction, general amusement, and an enormous amount of pride. And I need to write it down so that I remember it 10 years from now.
I have the benefit of having this website to document everything my kids say or do. And I’m sure that when my kids grow up they will either love me or hate me for it. But whether you have a website or not it is also a good idea to keep a small journal to write these priceless gems down. Read the rest of this entry »
We spend a lot of time around here talking about dad topics in a funny light. But every once in a while we tell people about some serious stuff.
Connor John Corkern is a 15 month old boy from Amite, Louisiana and he was born with two rare conditions, Congenital Panhypopituitarism and Optic Nerve Hypoplasia. This means he is hormone deficient and blind.
The good news is there is a procedure that has been proven to help and even give Connor a chance to see. The bad news is it is performed in China and is not covered by insurance. So Connor’s family are trying to raise $60,000 to send Connor to China to get the procedure and spend a month in China to recover.
Connor is the nephew of a friend of Noodad and his story has touched me greatly. As an artist and designer I know the importance of sight. As a dad I know the feeling of looking at your kid and your kid seeing you back.
Father daughter dances. The one time a year where you actually have to get dressed up and dance. You may be able to finagle not dancing with your wife but when it comes to your daughter, you are no match. Even if you are a wallflower or have 2 left feet, when that invitation comes for the Father Daughter Dance, you know what you need to do.
Fortunately, I can tell you what you need to know to master the Father Daughter Dance. I am by no means a veteran of these things but I have cut a rug with my daughter twice and from some of my polling, most dances resemble the ones I went to. Here’s what you noodads need to know: Read the rest of this entry »
I get it guys, it is sometimes tough to fully catch yourself up to the stories, tv shows, and movies that your kids love. You don’t want to have to sit through 90 minute animated movies to be “in the know”. Kids conversations are like cocktail parties. You need just enough info on a subject to be able to start up a conversation.
This is the first installment of a series I like to call Noodad Notes. If you read these short plot descriptions you can score big with your little Robert Ebert. You will see I am also including proper names. Kids latch on to these and they will know the difference between a knowledgeable dad and a poseur. Finally, I am dictating all of these from memory. I have done the homework and have done the time watching these movies and chatting it up with my 5 year old daughter. I figure, if it is important enough for me to remember it, you should too.
There was a throwdown at the local Chuck E. Cheese this past weekend. It wasn’t a disgruntled worker. It wasn’t even a couple of kids bumrushing at the ball pit. No, it was 2 grown moms duking it out in front of the kids.
Catherine Aliaga, 38, and Tarsha Williams, 33 both from Boston were charged with assault and battery because the mother of the 9 year old birthday boy got pissed at the other women’s boy for hogging a video game.
At my son’s birthday party at an indoor sports center, Foodad pointed out this gem to me. The town is Milford, Massachusetts and apparently they didn’t want to abbreviate Catholic. I bet attendance will be high at these games.
The Thomas the Tank Engine brand, love him or loathe him, is known for quality construction, durability, and somewhat pricey compared to counterparts like Brio. But for this piece of the Thomas toy line, it falls short in every way.
First, a few things to note: My son got this for his 3rd birthday and he absolutely loves it. But like most toys, it’s the ones that drive parents nuts that your kid seems to love the most. He can’t stop playing with it and that is probably why I know it sucks so much.
The concept is a good one: make a Thomas train set with snap together tracks and put it in a compact and portable case complete with a nifty carrying handle fit for little kids hands. Unfortunately, this Thomas Take Along Roundhouse Playset from RC2 Brands does not get much better than a “good idea on paper”. Read the rest of this entry »
Are you kidding me? Is it true that women are actually doing lingerie parties instead of tupperware parties these days? According to a post at MomLogic.com, “Gal pals drink cocktails and chat while a hot brunette models the lingerie, and a lingerie boutique owner takes their orders.”
Ummm. Is this honestly for real or some twisted joke? Please answer these great mysteries if you know the answer.
In case any women are wondering: us men don’t get together for poker night. Instead we drink beer and burp while a buff model wears banana hammocks, and a boutique owner take our orders. There. I said it.
Typically journals are for chicks. But I am here to tell you fellow noodads out there that its about time you start one of your own. The reason why a grown man should keep a journal is simple. It can be summed up by these 3 words: “My penis burped.”
Father daughter dances. The one time a year where you actually have to get dressed up and dance. You may be able to finagle not dancing with your wife but when it comes to your daughter, you are no match. Even if you are a wallflower or have 2 left feet, when that invitation comes for the Father Daughter Dance, you know what you need to do.
I get it guys, it is sometimes tough to fully catch yourself up to the stories, tv shows, and movies that your kids love. You don’t want to have to sit through 90 minute animated movies to be “in the know”. Kids conversations are like cocktail parties. You need just enough info on a subject to be able to start up a conversation.
There was a 
Are you kidding me? Is it true that women are actually doing lingerie parties instead of tupperware parties these days? According to a post at 
