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Frustration

Posted on 06/27/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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Fathers Day 2018

Posted on 06/24/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on 06/17/201804/19/2025 by Mark
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SeaWorld of Texas

Posted on 06/16/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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The Dad Does A Lot

Posted on 06/15/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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The Sleeping Dad

Posted on 06/10/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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An Impromptu Date

Posted on 06/03/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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The Daddy Style – Part 2

Posted on 05/27/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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;…

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Splash Pad

Posted on 05/24/201804/19/2025 by Mark
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Ikea Bookcase

Posted on 05/23/201804/19/2025 by Mark

What is he looking for?

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Legs

Posted on 05/22/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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

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Baby, You Can Drive My Car

Posted on 05/21/201804/19/2025 by Mark
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Free Time For The Wife

Posted on 05/20/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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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My Book Is FREE

Posted on 05/19/201804/19/2025 by Mark

My book is FREE starting from today at 12:00 AM PDT and ending on May 21st at 11:59 PM PDT.   All I ask is for you to review it on Amazon.com and tell your friends and family about my book.  Thanks. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079SJFTSL?ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_FtWIAbCBRWBE5&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpe

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Happy Mothers Day

Posted on 05/13/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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Niko’s 2nd Birthday

Posted on 05/06/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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Happy 2nd Birthday

Posted on 05/02/201804/19/2025 by Mark

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…

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The Dad Tweets

Posted on 05/01/201804/19/2025 by Mark

Hey, I am back from my non spiritual journey to nowhere and am relaxed, refreshed, and even a year wiser. I have decided to publish one new daddy blog per week and that day is going to be Sunday. But, if I have something new to say and it’s not Sunday, I will publish it….

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Thoughts upon purchasing the Moana soundtrack

Posted on 04/18/201804/20/2025 by Nina Darnowsky

Moana doesn’t actually sing very much. Niko likes it best when Moana sings. Moana is so earnest I want to gag. He won’t let me sing along. He doesn’t like my favorite song. Perhaps he’s distressed Mama identifies more with the crab than the heroine. Every time I hear the “You’re Welcome” song I think…

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A Spiritual Non Journey

Posted on 04/01/201804/19/2025 by Mark

THIS ISN’T AN APRIL FOOLS DAY POST.   I have decided to give my brain some time off from writing; it includes this website, and enjoy a spiritual journey to nowhere.  I am also planning on getting back on the healthy path; I have put on a few pounds, eaten bad, and not doing as…

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Hi, I am Mark. I started writing in 2011 about high school football, daddy blogging since 2015, and reviewing books since 2023. My writing style is unique, my sense of humor is a little crazy, and I’m not embarrassed to share any of it. You can email me at thedadspeaks@icloud.com.

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