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…
Tag: The Dad Speaks
Baby Proofing
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…
A Good Dad
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…
The Working Dad
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,…
100th BLOG
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…
Niko’s Face
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…
TV and Phone
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…
Dad and Niko
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…
9 Months Old
“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…
Foul Language
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…
Niko and Mark Eating (without Mom)
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)…
A New Mommy Car
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…
Daddy/Husband Morning Rituals
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…
How I Met Your Mother
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…
Niko’s 2nd New Year’s
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…
Niko’s 1st Hanukamas
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…
2-3-4 and Crib Hour
2-3-4 isn’t the latest social media fad where you take 2 selfies every 3 minutes and post them to 4 social media sites. I think the only people who can actually accomplish this are the KARDASHIANS!!! 2-3-4 is a baby schedule that helps us manage awake and sleep time for Niko. I will attempt to…
Home Alone With Niko
I get my fair share of alone time (whether it be at my full-time job or my freelance writing/photography job). But, Nina doesn’t because she is a stay at home mom and is the main source of food right now for Niko. When I come home from work and on the weekends, I like to…
Family First and Crib Watching
Right now (and hopefully for the rest of my life), the two most important people in my life are my wife and my 7 month old son. I cherish every moment I get to spend with them and I will never hesitate to choose them over anything else (even if it involves my freelance High…
Ode To My Wife – Part 2
My wife, Nina, is a stay-at-home mom and everything she does while I am at work (whether it be my fulltime job or my freelance sports writing/photography job) is always greatly appreciated. She makes my life very easy. I, in turn, make her life easy and together, we make Niko’s life easy. On the weekends,…