Tag: The Dad Speaks

Heard from the baby bath: Dad: “You peed on me!” Baby: “You liked it!”

Heard from tonight’s bath: Dad: “Hey now.” Baby: “You’re an All Star.” We may have been watching Shrek too much.

Ever since I started doing all the nighttime stuff with Niko; we are weening him off breastmilk in the evening, I brush his teeth after he drinks his milk and water and eats a snack.  Its really fun watching him learn as I let him play with the toothbrush in his mouth, I let him…

Niko is very used to doing the same thing over and over and over and over and over. For naps, he knows that about 30 minutes prior, he gets momma milk and gets to cuddle and read books with her.  But, as soon as I open the baby gate on the stairs, he runs and…

Yesterday, I took Niko into San Antonio for food and play!  I wanted to do something different because he was just in New Braunfels on Friday and last Saturday, we were in New Braunfels.  Yes, New Braunfels is the closest city to us and where we live in Canyon Lake, there isn’t anything we can…

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.