Dancing at the Hugo Ball

I think she says Dada. But I don't know if she means me or the art movement. We did watch a special about the Dadaists on Ovation channel. I'll know more if her second word is Bauhaus. Kids do like German creative history. I should have named her Emmy Hennings.

Mr Drysdale

So we took the baby to my Credit Union to open up a saving's account with her Christmas money and other funds. At 7 months old, she was offered a chance at an ATM card. Like the baby needs to use the drive by ATM.

The amazing thing is that my parents were really active in wanting the kid to have her own bank account. This is strange since I don't think I had an account until I was almost 12. All my birthday checks were put away for safe keeping when I was in elementary school. I wonder what happened to that money? All I know is now the baby has a paper trail to know if daddy used her birthday and christmas checks to pay for a lost weekend at Hooters.

at least she'll have cash in the bank when she wants to get a pony.

Bad Example

Is it wrong that when I visit with a pal and watch his daughters in action, I kinda use them as an example about what not to do?

The youngest had nervously picked at her lip until it split. She had blood all over her sleeves and my pal didn't seem to notice. It was unnerving since this was at a nice dinner with my folks. You really should control your kids bleeding at such events.

Also didn't help that the kids didn't seem to care about eating food that wasn't in the form of a fishstick or chickenfinger. I don't my kid thinking that all meat needs to be covered in a sugary crust. When it comes to chicken, I shall do my best to at least toss boneless breasts on the Foreman and give her a slice. I don't want to sound like a Whole Foods mom, but I think as a stay at home parent, you should do more than rely on McDonalds as your prime food source.

The thing is a few months ago he was complaining about a massive dental bill on the 4 year old. she's got metal in her mouth already. And then the only three things she eats before and during the dinner are Coco Puffs, chocolate cake and Coke. The dad had milk with his meal.

He promises me that my attitude will change as my kid grows up. But I'm going to stick to it. I'm going to make sure this kid understands that sweets are treats and not staples of her diet.

soaring

sometimes I just grab the baby and carry her by the stomach. Is this where we get that strange feeling that somehow flying is a natural act for us? that once we were like Superman.

going mobile

The baby now crawls although mostly in the army man going under the obstacle course style. She uses her left arm to power drag herself while her right arm steers the course.

Someday she'll get her gut off the floor and then I'll be in trouble. Must hide more cords. This is worse than the bunny in biology class.