Category: Moments
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Before & After Kids: Pictures
A parent’s life can basically be divided into two eras – BK and AK (before kids and after kids). Everything changes once the bundle of joy enters our life. These are just a few examples of life BK and AK, as shown through pics.
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The 8 Baby Toys You Really Need (Sort Of)
Mrs. FWL and I have been, and continue to be, very fortunate with the amount of support and generosity we have received over the past year from our family and friends. Isabel has been entertained by so many of the toys given to her, however I have come to learn by watching her that there is…
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A Love/Hate Letter to our Baby Monitor
Dear Moto, I love you. And I hate you. Our courtship began several months ago when you competed against several other models for my love. I checked out your online profile, read the comments, and even discussed our impending relationship with my wife. Would she be OK with it? I thoroughly vetted your features, capabilities,…
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#Lairing Isabel’s Bedroom
Mrs. FWL designed Isabel’s bedroom, but I got my #Lairing on (ie. the dad version of “nesting”) with some DIY action. Needless to say, we wanted to create a somewhat gender neutral, empowering, environment that she could grow into. And of course, it had to be chic (just like Mrs. FWL). I love spending time…
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DYJ: Common Sense Edition
Eventually I will write a post and list the qualities I want my child to have and the values I hope to instill in them, and it will be really sweet and sentimental (like this post). But this isn’t that post. I come into contact with lots of people (old and young), either directly or…
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DYJ: The healthcare.gov debacle really scares me
Normally I am very level-headed and calm, almost to a fault. I basically live my entire life according to the CTFD method (h/t The Daddy Complex). My philosophy on life is generally that things could always be worse and anything bad will always work out and be OK. My wife loves this personality trait and often hopes…
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4 iPhone Apps We Use
In the tangled jungle of available apps, there are a few goods ones and plenty of crappy ones. And I know that once my child comprehends more than sleeping, pooping, and eating, our app universe will vastly expand into ABCs, 123s, and Elmo. But for now, we have to remain sane, so here are four…