Tag: The Dad Speaks

Last Saturday, Nina and I went to HEB for groceries.  Yes, we had to bring Niko with us because Franklin isn’t a responsible babysitter.  ​Rather then bring Niko in his car seat and stroller, we decided to carry him in.  The reason we wanted to try it is because he isn’t fond of his car…

On Thursday, I took a vacation day from work (no, I didn’t go tubing on the river) so I could join my wife and son at his 2-month pediatrician appointment.  I can’t believe that I have been a dad for 2 months as it still feels strange to me when I am referred to as…

I was off for a month when Niko was born and really enjoyed spending every minute of the day with him and my wife.  Now, that I am back to work (for a month and yes, it went fast), I hate leaving them at 6:30am during the weekdays, but I love it when I come…

​Yesterday, I celebrated my FIRST Father’s Day (or, as I want to call it National Penis Day) and I will tell you that I enjoyed every moment and wish it could’ve lasted longer.  I wore a t-shirt that Nina gave me while we were in the hospital…It say’s WORLDS GREATEST FARTER, I MEAN FATHER!!!  Niko…

We are still trying to get Niko into a nighttime routine and are trying lots of things.  One is different ways to fold a blanket for swaddling and another is actual swaddle blankets (we have purchased several to see which works best).  We play white noise all night (a hair dryer or ocean sounds), we…