Author: Mark

For the past several weeks, Niko has been sleeping thru the night (finally and yay).  That means, no more waking up 3 or 4 times a night with a screaming and hungry baby.  That means, mom and dad are getting more sleep. As far as naps, Niko takes 2 naps a day for an average…

Within the past few days, Niko has started to walk.  It is really funny and fun to watch him because he isn’t yet a master (heck, I haven’t mastered it yet as I am a bit clumsy).  I don’t even think he knows what is he doing, but he knows it’s something good because Nina…

So, next month, I will be turning 40 years old (or young) and in May, Niko turns 1.  No, I won’t do the math for when he turns 16.  You can stop with the old jokes right now. I really want to be in good physical shape so I can keep up with Niko as…

On  March 7th, I had the baby from 7:30am to 5:30pm (because Nina was in Austin training for her new job).  My only concern was how much and how often do I give him a bottle?  Everything else (naps and solids), I knew when and how.  As for diaper changes and/or clothing changes (yes, I…

On March 5th, Niko got bailed out of baby-jail and is now free to crawl (and, hopefully walk soon) on the 1st floor of our house.  Well, most of the 1st floor as the kitchen and cat area are off limit to him.  I wonder who bailed him out? I am by no means handy…

My family members tell me that I’m a good dad and I really appreciate it, because to be honest, half the time, I have absolutely no clue what the hell I’m doing!!! Actually, I do know what I am doing and each day I gain more and more confidence in everything I do for and…

I am very thankful that I have a full time job with benefits (with the most important being health insurance for my family) and I am able to support my family (my wife is a stay-at-home mom) and provide them with whatever they need. If my job wasn’t pulling in enough to support my family,…

Dear Niko, Hi, this is your dada.  How is your day going?  Are you having fun with mama and Franklin cat?  I want to know everything your mama told you today (so, I can confirm with my sources if it is true or false)! I am doing excellent despite the fact that you aren’t the best…

If you’re one of my million followers on Instagram, or Twitter, or Facebook, or one of my readers, you’ve probably noticed that I don’t share any revealing pictures of Niko.  Nina and I have made a joint decision to keep his face private and for our viewing only.  Please respect that choice.  It sometimes annoys…

When Niko was born, we were able to watch a lot of dumb television shows (mostly reality home and food shows), because we didn’t have the brain power to watch anything else.  Now that he is older (9 months old), when I do turn the TV on (and even if I have the volume on…

On Sunday, I took Niko alone to the local grocery store to pick-up our order.  This was actually the first time I have ventured out in the world with Niko and without Nina.  I wasn’t at all worried because I planned accordingly and took him right when he was due for a nap.  And, it…

“Niko has been out in the world longer than he was inside of me.” Nina Lieberman I can’t believe that Niko is 9 months old!!!  It seriously feels like yesterday when I was watching him come out of Nina’s vagina!!! I have absolutely no complaints about anything (even the lack of sleep) because being a…

A few weeks ago, Nina asked me stop my foul language because she doesn’t want Niko repeating it (when he does start talking).  I was like of course (I totally don’t want that either). But, I have to be honest and tell you that this will be hard for me because I have been doing…

I like to eat (who doesn’t)!!   And, sometimes when I am out with Nina and Niko exploring the world, I need to satisfy my hunger.  So, on Saturday, we went shopping for new clothes (of course, new clothes, we don’t want used clothes) for Nina.  Afterwards, we had to feed me (and Nina and Niko)…

On January 12th, (while I was working), Nina purchased a “mommy car” (which just happens to be a Honda Pilot).  I really have to thank my mother for meeting Nina and Niko at the dealership to babysit Niko!!!  I also have to thank the car dealership for allowing Nina to sign paperwork on Thursday without…

During the weekday, my clothes and food are always picked out the night before, because I can’t think straight at 5:30 or 6:00 in the morning (can you?).  I think it is absolutely amazing how quickly I can transform from sleeping Mark to work Mark and at the same time, remember to put on a…

In honor of my 10 year work anniversary at Washington Mutual/Chase Bank (which was on Saturday, January 7th), I felt this is the best time to share a romantic love story of how Nina and I met (the book is still being written and will be for a very very very long time). So, Nina…

On Saturday, Niko celebrated his 2nd New Year’s Eve with us.  His 1st was in Nina’s belly!!!   The three of us celebrated in grand style by sleeping.  Yes, I did hear fireworks in my neighborhood all night long (it started at 6pm) and I really wanted to see them, but sleep was more important to me!!! As…

On Saturday (or the 1st day of Hanukkah), we took Niko to my parents house (which is an hour from us) to celebrate Hanukkah.  It could’ve easily been a nightmare with an almost 8 month old baby, but it wasn’t.  For the past several nights, he hasn’t been sleeping well (probably due to the fact that he…