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“MY KID JUST SAID…”

The things our boys say are crazy, cute, brilliant or D) all of the above. So how could we resist sharing the majesty!

My Kid Just Said… #24

Posted by on May 13th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“Thomas da Twain has a penis!” -Lucas (2013, 3.5 years old)  Mommies have a not-penis (aka bajina). Daddies have a penis (aka a not-jina). And twains ::ehem:: trains apparently do, too? Listening to a young child explain who’s got what or who doesn’t is pretty much the best reality TV show that will never and [...]

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My Kid Just Said… #23

Posted by on May 7th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“I want to be a fiweman. So I can wescue people.” -Lucas (2013, 3.5 years old)  Sometimes my kids say things to me that are so moving to me that I catch myself, the look I’m wearing on my face. Because sometimes the aftermath of a heart-microwaving statement or moment is me sitting there, still, [...]

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My Kid Just Said… #22

Posted by on May 3rd, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“You taste like a clean pretzel.” -Finn (April 2013, 3.5 years old)  This was after my son licked his mama’s face… First, what? Second, what does a dirty pretzel taste like? Third, how does my son know the difference? So many stories to get to the bottom of…  – Previous My Kid Just Said Love [...]

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My Kid Just Said… #21

Posted by on April 15th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“Mama, I’m your son. Son is a different word for love.” -Finn (April 2013, 3.5 years old)  Sometimes, the simplicity of youth can trump even the greatest mind of those elders who’ve seen it all. Kids can and do say things that shine like stars. If you’re not paying attention, these truths will slip past [...]

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My Kid Just Said… #20

Posted by on April 8th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“Boys have a penis, girls have a diamond.” -Finn (2013, 3.5 years old)  Finn just nailed it. You’re welcome, humanity.  – Previous My Kid Just Said Stanky body odor is the pits! My Kid Just Said Facebook Page This is where YOU can post YOUR kid’s quotes. Go for it! Follow us on Facebook. You [...]

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My Kid Just Sniffed… #19

Posted by on March 14th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“Daddy’s stinky!” [I change my shirt] “S’okay now. I can’t smeww da stinky anymoh.” “But… when it goes away, it comes back.” -Lucas (2013, 3.5 years old)  Personal hygiene can experience a “low” when people become parents. Low like The Great Depression. All the hustle and bustle… ::sigh:: At least that’s what I’m blaming it [...]

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My Kid Just Said… #18

Posted by on February 4th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“NO, DADDY! You NOT take a picture of me aaaaaany more!” -Lucas (2013, 3.5 years old)  There is camera shyness, and then there’s ohpleasestopit-ness about being photographed or videoed. Some of us can really can be obnoxious Mama- and Papa-razzi with our kids. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with occasionally staging things so a [...]

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My Kid Just Said… (to my wife)… #17

Posted by on January 29th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

FINN (Watching Busytown Mysteries): “Mama, do you know dat hippo’s name is? “ AVARA: “No, Finn. I don’t.” FINN: “Her’s a girl hippo. (seconds later) Like you.” I can already tell that my job as a dad will include teaching my son about timing and tact. The do’s and don’ts of male-to-female interaction have filled [...]

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My Kid Just Said… #16

Posted by on January 8th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“If I twist my penis, I can fwy up in da sky.” -Lucas (3 years old)  Get to da choppah? My first response to this statement was… a lot of silence, followed by a lot of hrghnck (the strangled sound of poorly-restrained uncontrollable laughter). I was reminded of bits in cartoons where characters used their [...]

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My Kid Just Said… #15

Posted by on January 4th, 2013, under "MY KID JUST SAID..."

“You’re the best mama ever.” -Finnegan (2012, 2.5 years old)  Gentleman Baby tries on shoes. He was looking right at me. I guess he’s right. I’m great at breastfeeding… About 2 minutes later he said “Dada” and that was nice while it lasted.   – Previous My Kid Just Said PWESENT FO ME! My Kid [...]

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