I used to go to work at 4am so I had to get up about 2:30. I also went to bed basically with my kids. Best part about that schedule was when I came home at noon I was able to eat lunch and have a smoke before picking the kids up from daycare.
New fathers
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Ah, yes. The true deffinition of "nooner".
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
I don't sleep
New dad here as well. Trent is turning 2 in June. He's a friggin wild man. Lol
New dad here too. I have a 16 month old son. If anyone wants to talk about our experience with sleep training, baby helmets, or if you are like me and up at any time of night, hit me up! I will glean this thread for new father tips for sure!
Love being a Dad.
My son is going through a phase where he is proud of the size of his poop. He is 8. He told me one was the size of bugs bunny's ear.
Two weeks ago on a rainy Saturday morning we watched "the good the bad and the ugly". It was his first western he was enthralled.
My son is going through a phase where he is proud of the size of his poop. He is 8. He told me one was the size of bugs bunny's ear.
Two weeks ago on a rainy Saturday morning we watched "the good the bad and the ugly". It was his first western he was enthralled.
This is one of the greatest things I have ever heard lol!
I have 4: Three daughters (soon to be 21, 19 and 16) and a son 13.5
What's great about this thread is that everyone has different life experiences that they can share and offer different points of view to the same issue or question. Each kid grows into their own person by following different paths through their young lives. Some we gently nudge them towards, some we bring them on kicking and screaming and some paths they will choose no matter what you say or do. OK I won't ramble on any longer, I'm here to offer my advice, opinion and experience to anyone who wants it.
What's great about this thread is that everyone has different life experiences that they can share and offer different points of view to the same issue or question. Each kid grows into their own person by following different paths through their young lives. Some we gently nudge them towards, some we bring them on kicking and screaming and some paths they will choose no matter what you say or do. OK I won't ramble on any longer, I'm here to offer my advice, opinion and experience to anyone who wants it.
AlohaStyle
BoM Sept '12 & Aug '13
Do we ever grow out of that stage?? lol
I have a 6 yr old daughter and almost 3 yr old boy... great kids but definitely keeps you on your toes. To Paul and the others talking about kids waking up... stop going in their room! lol I know, easier said than done, but they are learning they can call out for you and they got you wrapped around their finger.
Ducttapegonewild
Actual Size
This... Hardest thing my wife ever did. Then, the 4 year old started coming into our room. At first, Mum would take him back, then, he learned that he could come over to Dad's side and Dad would (in my sleep mind you) pick him up and toss him in bed. Sometimes Mum would wake up and put him back, but other times, I'd wake up to find he "kicked" her out of bed. Thankfully, he grew out of that phase...Do we ever grow out of that stage?? lol
I have a 6 yr old daughter and almost 3 yr old boy... great kids but definitely keeps you on your toes. To Paul and the others talking about kids waking up... stop going in their room! lol I know, easier said than done, but they are learning they can call out for you and they got you wrapped around their finger.
Ryan, I forgot our kids were close in age... and you are right: let 'em yell a bit.Do we ever grow out of that stage?? lol
I have a 6 yr old daughter and almost 3 yr old boy... great kids but definitely keeps you on your toes. To Paul and the others talking about kids waking up... stop going in their room! lol I know, easier said than done, but they are learning they can call out for you and they got you wrapped around their finger.
My Son is 6 (in two weeks) and my daughter is 2.5. As my boy is becoming cooler, my daughter is not (although she does a pretty good Mister T impression). I am in for questions (answering and asking, alike).
herfdog
I am no rocket surgeon
One tip I can give to all fathers is this:
Do what you say.
If you treaten to do something if .... and the little one does just it, don't reiterate. Just act on your threat.
Otherwise the little one will know he can get away with it.
I know its not easy. But it gets easier and jr. will learn to respect the words.
Also do what you say when you say something cool such as play after lunch.
Your word is important. Make it be of value.
Do what you say.
If you treaten to do something if .... and the little one does just it, don't reiterate. Just act on your threat.
Otherwise the little one will know he can get away with it.
I know its not easy. But it gets easier and jr. will learn to respect the words.
Also do what you say when you say something cool such as play after lunch.
Your word is important. Make it be of value.
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
Our daughter is still a pain at night. She's 2.5
My son is a lot easier. He's almost 1. Might wake up to eat once but we learned to never allow him in our bed...hindsight...
My son is a lot easier. He's almost 1. Might wake up to eat once but we learned to never allow him in our bed...hindsight...
Treasure this time ! It goes fast ! I raised two boys, after a while, alone ... - plenty of stories there ! Like unloading them at daycare and discovering they threw their shoes out the window during the ride.. anyway, later I remarried and got two stepdaughters and a stepson. At one time I had four in college at once. Now I'm over 50 the little monsters are scattered. Talk about different paths it's true. One's across town, two are just a few hours away but another in LA and one in Clovis N.M. Technology helps like Skype and FacePlace. But still nothing can take the enjoyment out of packing your bags and sleeping overnight at the airport .
AlohaStyle
BoM Sept '12 & Aug '13
Awesome advice... I am trying to teach this to my wife every day.
lol (she is getting better btw)
cgraunke
BoM March '14
What is it?
These will leak and soak anything they touch. However, they are still effing awesome.