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Passing the Sniff Test
By Daddy Brad Friday, October 21st, 2011
Parents do not be ashamed to perform the Baby Butt Sniff Test (BBST) on your diaper-clad child. The BBST is the quickest, most effective, least invasive and most respectful method to determine whether or not your child has dropped a snickers in their britches. In fact the BBST is more accurate than the eye test and much less disgusting than the finger test. It is common knowledge that mini nuggets can hide in the shadows of diapers upon peeking, and who actually wants poop on their finger? Read the rest of this entry »
Dad, the App
By Daddy Clay Friday, September 9th, 2011
Austin is a tech town, and I do a bit of writing for the web, so I often get approached by parents concerned about kids and their digital world. There are certainly plenty of things in the virtual realm for parents to be anxious about — violent video games, bullying on Facebook, Miranda Cosgrove — but technology also offers solutions like net nannies, parental controls, and an “off” switch.
I generally feel that technology is not to be feared, but rather should be embraced as a tool to enhance parenting. As I look back on my career as a dad and husband, I can think of a number of apps that would have helped me along the way. For example: Read the rest of this entry »
Changing Station in Men’s John a Tipping Point in Human History
By Daddy Clay Friday, March 5th, 2010
My head snapped around, and I had the same sickening feeling I get in my “walked into the DadLabs World HQ in the buff” dreams.
I had just inadvertently burst into the ladies room and I knew exactly who was to blame. Daddy Troy. It’s the Gear Daddy’s fault because he’s such a big fan of those bathroom door icons that are so “witty” that you have to stand in the hallway for twenty minutes until you finally puzzle out if you are a “Pointer” or a “Setter.” Read the rest of this entry »
Early Dad Thoughts
By Daddy Brad Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Three years removed from caring for an infant, I forgot, how much I had forgotten about the process.
Now that we are home with our newborn son and his care is completely dependent upon me and maw with no assistance from the hospital nursing staff, the memories are rushing back.
Here are a few random thoughts I ponder:
Impairment from sleep deprivation is far more severe than from drunkenness, and far less enjoyable.
Changing a squirming infant’s diaper is much like changing a diaper on a flamingo, all legs and no ass!
14 dirty diapers in a 24 hour period is not ridiculous, it just seems so.
Tiny babies look very serious most of the time, except when they are screaming, then they look angry. Yet, tiny babies are cute, very cute, all the time!
Dad has it easier both during pregnancy and during the early days of child care (we don’t have to breast feed), not to mention that our dry cleaning costs less and it’s easier for us to pee outside.
It’s really good to be a Dad.
More to come.
