Author: Mark

Last Saturday, and for the 2nd consecutive Saturday, I took Niko out in the morning; mainly so Nina can get some quiet work time done.  Since it was really hot, I didn’t want to run around any park even it had a splash pad.  So, I took him to breakfast and my parents met us…

So, Niko has started to poop in the big potty.  I don’t mind sitting with him and rubbing his belly all while talking to him while he does his business.  Yes, it stinks; or as Niko says STINKAROOS!  But the clean-up is easy as all he has to do is flush.  One of the best…

Last Saturday and as soon as Niko woke-up, we had a daddy-Niko day out.  I am probably going to do this for the next several Saturday’s because it will give Nina some good quality quiet time to work.  When she is working while Niko and I are home, we both tend to distract her and…

I admit that occasionally I get frustrated when it comes to Niko; most of the time it involves food or telling him not to do something because he keep on doing it.  I can handle the screaming and crying. When I do get frustrated, I turn into the Incredible Hulk!  I am just kidding on…

I know what you’re thinking…Fathers Day was so last week!  Well, correct and I don’t care if I am a week late! For my 3rd Fathers Day, we celebrated on Saturday because I knew if we did something on Sunday, we would have to wait to eat.  I don’t know why eating is always part…

My Dad is a veteran and because of his service to the country, some local attractions have been giving free or discounted tickets to veterans and their families for Memorial Day. Last year, he got us discounted tickets to the SA Zoo. This year, he got us free tickets to SeaWorld of Texas.  SeaWorld opened…

On Wednesday evening and as I was thinking about finally getting ready to sit down; mainly to eat dinner, and enjoy some peace and quiet time, I reminisced about all the things I did that evening.  I don’t want to brag about how awesome I am; I just did!  And, I know my wife always…

I just finished a book by Arianna Huffington called The Sleep Revolution.  Basically, we need more sleep without interruptions, technology, and sleeping pills.  With better sleep, we are more productive. I have always been a great sleeper and almost everyday, I get 8 hours of sleep.  Yes, when Niko was born, my sleep patterns were…

Last Saturday around 5 pm, I noticed our air conditioning temperature in the house was getting warmer; so, not good when the temperature is probably going to be 100 degrees in the days ahead.  And, throw in the fact that it was also a holiday weekend! We turned the system off and turned it back…

I got a quick ANNOUCEMENT about www.thedadspeaks.com.  I am starting to gather email addresses so I can email post notifications or updates to you.  Please subscribe.  Thank you. I will only sell your email address to Niko when he turns 18 years old!  Slowly, I have been upgrading my wardrobe to nicer and more expensive clothes;…

What is he looking for?

While Niko plays in his room, I like to take pictures of him with the spy camera.

I have been planning on taking Niko out for an entire morning and bringing him back for nap for a few weeks; mainly so Nina could get some free quiet time alone in the house.  She is home all day with him during the week and doesn’t get any quiet time at home and I…

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If  you ask me, everyday is MOTHERS DAY because my wife does a lot for our family and she only gets words of appreciation from me; and sometimes Niko as I am teaching to him to say thank you and I love you! Niko loves his momma, momma cuddles, momma milk, playful momma, eating partner…

On Wednesday, the day of his 2nd birthday, we went to the McKenna Children’s Museum in New Braunfels. Nina and Niko have been several times, but this would be my first and I was excited because everything is miniaturized for the little ones.  Well, I was impressed with all the different activities Niko could participate…

I am proud that I can finally tell people; if they ask, that I have a 2 year old son at home.  It’s a lot of work and the past few weeks have been some of the hardest since he was born. Mainly because potty training started and when he eats, he throws food. Unlike…