Why is trying to take the kid anywhere in the car such a big deal? Sometimes it's like getting out of the driveway takes more preparation than a space shuttle launch. Yesterday, I tried to take Piper to the babystore for some diapers. What can I say, potty training is still in progress. Regardless, this... Continue Reading →
How To Do Five Things At Once While Alone With The Kid All Day
How do you get chores done while watching the kid all day by yourself? Is it even possible? Do you really have to do five things at once? These are all valid questions. Although there are no easy answers, there are a few tips and tricks available that may help you to get more done.... Continue Reading →
It’s Good To Be Going Bald, That Way I Can’t Pull My Hair Out
This was one of those weekends. Lots of time alone with the kid, with little help to be found. My wife actually got to go to SXSW, and she had the "thrill of her time." She works hard, she deserves it. But knowing that is little consolation when the kid won't put on her pajamas,... Continue Reading →
Toot YOUR OWN Horn: Germs Can Thrive On School Instruments
If your child plays in their school band, some fungi may cause him or her to not be a "fun guy." A new study suggests that school band instruments may be a risk to the health of young musicians. Researchers tested a number of high school band instruments, and found they were contaminated with different... Continue Reading →
Silly Business: Piper’s New Restaurant
Monday's are always my busiest chore-doing days. The laundry always seems to pile up over the weekend. The house always needs to be vacuumed. If we didn't go to the grocery store by Sunday, then that errand inevitably carries over to Monday. Usually I don't go to the store until after I say goodnight to... Continue Reading →
Grand Theft Bloggo: Part 2
After yesterday's post, I went to Reddit and asked for some help. Between Reddit and Facebook, I received some interesting responses. The Redditors pointed me to whois.net, which is the website to use for something like this. You type in the URL of any website, and it gives you the registrant information (assuming the information isn't... Continue Reading →
What Not To Do: Have A Three-Year-Old Alcoholic
Britain's youngest ever alcoholic has been found. The AFP reported earlier this week that a three-year-old child was hospitalized for treatment regarding alcohol addiction. Patient confidentiality rules prohibit health officials from disclosing the youngster's condition or identity. A National Health Service spokeswoman said: "We treat alcohol abuse very seriously, and have specialist teams and experts... Continue Reading →

