Category Archives: parenthood

So a few months ago my sister told me about how one of the local malls has a little train that drives around it and we’ve been meaning to take Jack to go see it but just never got around … Continue reading →

Once upon a time (back in March, according to the video date) Jack started wanting to spoon his own food and I was a smug asshole who thought her precious snowflake was a damn genius, using the spoon all by … Continue reading →

It’s official, in March Jack will have a baby sister. I have to admit on a practical level I had been really looking forward to reusing all of Jack’s old super cute boy clothes, but on the other hand I … Continue reading →

As Nate is putting him in his crib… Nate: I love you, buddy! Me: I love you, Jack! Jack: I love you, Dump Truck! Umm, what?! I mean he rarely says “I love you” at all, he’s still learning that … Continue reading →

Me: Good morning! You’re not wearing any pants! Jack (chewing on his pants): Pants down! Me: Yes, they certainly are. Jack: Ice cream! Me: You’re not having ice cream. Jack: Ice cream! Me: There is no ice cream. Jack: All … Continue reading →

This morning was the third morning in a row where Jack slept in til between 7:30-7:45. Wednesday morning we expected it because Tuesday night we had a bad sleep episode where we turned off the TV around 10pm only to … Continue reading →

Spooning! a video by Geeky-Girl on Flickr. The Good News: He’s learning to eat with a spoon on his own. The Bad News: He has realized that he can get the spoon from the bowl to his mouth with food … Continue reading →

This weekend Jack used sign language to ask for more pancakes when he ran out of pieces on his tray. Now, this is not the first time he’s signed for “more”  but it is the first time he’s signed for … Continue reading →

Another Head Bonk a photo by Geeky-Girl on Flickr. My mom was telling me that she was at the park with Jack the other day and saw a mother with her son, who looked to be about Jack’s age, there … Continue reading →

(Where “this thing” == my 13 month old) A few weeks ago I was living the dream. Tiny person was in bed by 7:30-7:45, tiny person was awake at 7:15-7:20 and took two naps a day totaling around 2.5 hours. … Continue reading →

Jack has a monster diaper rash right now. Overall I would say we’ve been very lucky in the rash department and this one must be here to make up for it. Normally we slather some desitin on it and it’s … Continue reading →

Holy crap and how did this happen, my baby is a year old! I can hardly believe it, but it’s true. So happy first birthday to my sweet little guy!