Posted on 09 05, 2009 under The Manual by
schneidermike |
Kids developing language skills for my money is better than
Dane Cook in my living room. I find
their trials and tribulations in language development both fascinating and
hilarious. For example, my 3 year old
daughter told me today that her little brother got pulverized. I have no idea where she heard this word. She
was not using it correctly, but that did not stop her from telling everyone she
knew.
When they say something funny, my natural urge is to repeat
it. I also really want them to say it wrong again because I think it’s awesome. For example: my 1 year old son calls his
grandfather “Gampy”. When he says it in
the high-pitch voice of his, it is gangbusters.
Inevitably, I find myself saying “Hey little guy, where’s Gampy?”
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Posted on 09 03, 2009 under Stuff by
reviewdad |
Part of an ongoing series aimed at helping Noodads discern fact from fiction when it comes to the promises and claims made by various baby products…
How cold is your freakin’ house? Maybe if you live in an igloo, this is a useful product because who wouldn’t be concerned about a wet wipe freezing to their kid’s ass?
Ok, open mockery aside, this seems to be one of the product ploys that new parents most often fall for.
In theory, a warm wipe seems like it would be much better received at 2 am but in all reality, if your infant is screaming during a diaper change, it’s not because the wipe is cold but rather because a) he’s getting his diaper changed, b) you likely have his feet held together in one hand up in the air, c) you’re wiping his ass and d) he’s a baby.
That issue addressed and with a dose of reality injected, wipes warmers have some serious practical flaws…space, waste and sanitation being chief among them.
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Posted on 09 01, 2009 under The Manual by
gregoryng |
Going
to zoos can be a great day trip for you and your family. Most kids
really enjoy looking at all the animals and you get a chance to spend
the day with the family. I am still currently on vacation in the San
Francisco Bay Area and in the last couple of weeks, I have gone with my
family to 3 zoos, and an aquarium.
In order to maximize your zoo experience, I have compiled a short list
of considerations. Knowing these could turn a so-so experience at the
zoo into a memorable experience.
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