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Eric
Tiguex, Nuevo New Mexico
Proud Father of two little Amazons
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I really liked the cartoon! They did a great job!
Mazzy and I are Living in Cartoonland!
Mazzy and I are starring in a new video for American Express! Well, it’s not actually us. It’s the animated versions of us. Which might be even better. It’s about the time I bought a new printer and Mazzy thought it was magic. I guess when a kid sees photos on a computer or an iPhone her entir...
I blame my wife. When Olivia was born we had the crib attached to our queen sized bed as a co-sleeper with one side removed and hard foam in the gap to prevent here from falling in the gap. We had another dear daughter added last year, Miss Zoë did not have the crib co-sleeper. Dad (me) made a new larger bed. I took the hardware from our queen and with a few alterations and a purchase of this product called Insta-King and another twin XL mattress, we have a bed that stretches 100 inches across. I cannot tell you how much I love it. Olivia has her own bed complete with Hello Kitty sheets now, but when she does sneak back in there is so much room we don't even notice. We didn't even have to buy special sheets, the sheets from BB&B worked great and stretch to cover both mattresses. Zoë can sleep sideways all she wants! I might be divorced by now or sleeping on the couch if we still had just the queen-sized bed.
Get Out of My Bed, Please
Photo Contest: Serta Mattress with Adjustable Foundation ($5000) Shortly after Mazzy transitioned from her crib to her toddler bed, she had an epiphany. Why in the world would she stay in her own bed when she could very easily get up, open her door and wander into bed with mom and dad? Our bed...
Get Schnitzfaced? Is that Mazzy's Schnitzface? Great pics!
36 Kids Who Were Less Than Enthused About Their First Day of School
After I published the many many pics it took to get Mazzy's perfect "first day of kindergarten" photo, I asked fans of my facebook page to submit their less-than-stellar outtakes as well. Not the one photo they chose to represent their child's back-to-school moment and post online for all thei...
Right now our favorite car game is who can annoy mom the most! Whether it is screaming for a dropped toy, dropped piece of candy, having to use the potty, or singing Old McDonald and adding different animals and making up noises for them. But the truth is there is no real winner. When Mommy finally gets annoyed, "crickets" is all we hear.
The Road Back to Manhattan
Giveaway: Evenflo ProComfort Symphony DLX car seat Well, it's been fun, summer house. Yesterday, we packed up our sandals and our sunscreen and our carnival fish and drove back to our apartment in Manhattan. Mike at the wheel and me in the passenger seat once again. I was just getting used to ...
What's a dead banana? I have a house full of monkeys. Cannot keep bananas stocked. I've made the popsicles and even banana ice cream using coconut cream in the BlendTec. It is delicious. Always use frozen bananas in my smoothies. We slice them and freeze on a 1/2 sheet in Ziploc(c) Perfect portions bags. Then after frozen we gathers them up and place in a large Ziploc(c) freezer bag for our smoothies. The only problem I have with bananas is buying them ripe. Why is it that when I go, they are usually over-ripe or green?
5 Things to do with a Dead Banana
Today I'd like to introduce you to my Aunt Debi, who is not actually my Aunt Debi, but she said I should call her that anyway. I discovered Aunt Debi because she comments on my Instagram pics with the frequency of a stalker. I clicked over to her instagram account (@thegardenofeatin) to see if...
Never, ever, ever ,ever let them out of the cart. I don't unbuckle the seat belt until I'm back in the parking lot. But they have more fun when I push the cart with the car, I find empty aisles and run down them and they giggle.
Supermarkets are Parenting Minefields
The first weekend we stayed out at the house, I went to Stop and Shop after I put the kids to bed at about 9pm. I thought it was magical. I strolled leisurely through the empty aisles of bread and yogurt, making sure to walk up and down each and every one. I even walked through the pet food ai...
Only time the house is clean is when the kiddos are taking their naps. Other than that, Hurricane Livy and Tornado Zoë are too busy scattering toys and making messes. Herculean effort to clean, and then when The Moms stops by, I can just feel her scanning the house and her subtle, but utter disappointment. If she would just call ahead, then maybe I could bulldoze the clutter and mess into one room. Oh well, maybe when they get to school age the house will get clean.
Housekeeping Tips for People Who Hate to Clean
About five years ago, Mike and I used to entertain regularly at home. We'd have people over for drinks, barbeques and the occasional dinner party. Our apartment was always clean and tidy when our friends got here and after a few dishwasher loads, clean and tidy again. Everything had its place....
little birds need to trust in themselves, trust in their wings. If you support the branch they choose to rest on, how cannot learn to trust in their wings? But the best part about this story, is Harlow's ability to ask for help when needed. Her knowing you're their to help when she asks for it is comforting.
The Benefit of Lazy Parenting
Lately, I've been noticing people are way more concerned about the safety of my 18 month old than I am. They see her walking toward a flight of stairs or heading up the ladder of a swing set and immediately they run to pull her away before she hurts herself. I always run a few beats later for ...
Wow! I like the painted white brick fireplace. I have remorse about covering ours with slate tile, it looks nice, but I thought about painting it white. Congrats on your dream home!
We Bought a House: The Inside Edition
A few weeks ago I introduced you to our brand new summer house. Well, brand new if you think 1987 seemed just like yesterday. Didn't you love hammer pants and neon EG socks? I'M STILL WEARING MINE! The house is not new. It belonged to a very nice elderly couple for twenty-seven years. FYI- The...
LOL Erin! My wife had that happen at the restaurant. The waitress asked, "What are you having?" My wife,totally appalled says, "We're not sure yet, until the next ultrasound." I tell my wife, "um baby brain! I think she is asking what do want to eat." Needless to say, my wife made me tip her extra for her embarrassment.
8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Ask a Woman If She is Pregnant
Yesterday, I was on an elevator with my dad when he asked a total stranger when she was due. I knew the answer before she spoke and the moment passed in slow motion with a long low "NOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo" in my head. Woman: I already had him. 20 months ago. Dad: Oh, I thought because you— M...
It's amazing how kids argue with their parents these days. The Moms would have pa-powed my butt if I called her by her first name. The arguing seems like it is coming from dad or grandpa. He's just emulating either one. It's cute, but this needs to be nipped in the bud. Next it will be staying up late, eating candy or some other nonsense just because he can get away with arguing.
How to Lose an Argument with a Three-Year-Old
I debated posting this video because the mother mentions spanking her kids and although, I don't agree with spanking personally, I still don't want people to attack her in the comments. Whatever my opinion, I fail at parenting pretty regularly and am in no position to judge. I will say this— w...
watched 3 times and laughed 3 times. great timing with the camera. The mom's laughing makes me laugh even more.
This Video is Hilarious And/Or I'm a Horrible Person
I wasn't sure what to expect from a video called "The Ice Cream Van", especially when the still frame is two boys eating beans on toast in their kitchen. But at :26 seconds, what did I have to lose? Turns out I had everything to gain! This little bit of heartbreaking brilliance was filmed acc...
Our house too. Livy is the eldest and poor little Zoë has become her minion. Hopefully their sister bond will strengthen while their cattiness diminishes. Here's to hoping, fingers crossed!
Woes of the Second Sibling
When Mazzy was a baby, she had no competition. She was the center of attention, the only occupant of the nursery, the focus of every meal, the owner of all the toys, the sole passenger in the stroller, etc. With everything in our lives so Mazzy-centric, we spent a lot of energy trying to prote...
These are funny, but I admit- the kazoo one did scare me a bit.
15 Establishments that will Dispose of your Children if You are Sick of Them
Ever wonder what life would be like if you never had kids? Ever get so tired of your whining crying screaming little heathens you lock yourself in the bathroom with a bag of chips and an iPhone to plot your escape? Every goddamn day, right??? Well, you are in luck, because after a brief searc...
Happy 1st Birthday Harlow!
A Year of Harlow
Today is Harlow's 1st birthday. I can't believe it. It seems like just yesterday I was yelling at that poor medical student to rub my ass in the delivery room. I remember Mazzy's first year stretching like an eternity. When we finally made it to her birthday, it felt like a major accomplishmen...
My final four picks are Caroline, Amelia, Eva and Emma. This should be fun!
Evil Baby Glare-Off 2013: Opening Ceremonies
The Evil Baby Glare-Off tournament will officially start tomorrow. If you've got a baby in the competition, this video will tell you exactly who he or she should fear come tomorrow. It will also tell you that these evil babies are NOT messing around... If you'd like to create an office poo...
Great interview! Kudos to Mazzy for the green room tea party!
The One Where Mazzy has a Tea Party with Steve Schirripa
Remember in the final season of The Sopranos, when Bobby Baccalieri gets brutally gunned down while trying to buy a model train set for his son? Never in a million years would I have thought— one day that guy will be over my apartment having a tea party with my daughter. But life is strange a...
I follow my wife's pinterest to see what she likes. I should pin stuff I like instead of all the humorous stuff on the net.
Buying Gifts for My Husband Just Got Easier
My husband is notoriously hard to shop for. And he's terrible at hiding disappointment when he's not thrilled with a gift. Short of buying him a time traveling car that would take him back to 1985 where I had arranged a romantic evening with 13-year-old Alyssa Milano, I'm not sure there is an...
Dual Milestones here. Olivia 26 months- Moved into her twin size bed- Slept in it 3 nights in a row!!! And Little 2 month Zoë just got her first set of inoculations. Followed on Pinterest too! :)
Crossing Off Milestones Two at a Time
Giveaway: $200 Gift Card to Babies"R"Us & Pampers Baby Fresh wipes This month, numerous milestones have been reached and checked off by both of my daughters. Here are two equally big pieces of news... 1) Harlow started walking. I don't have a good video yet but she's taken at least ten steps ...
Awesome! Can't wait until Mazzy gets her knife. Japanese steel like a Shun? Or Japanese ceramic like a Kyocera? Or a German steel like a Wustof? Hmmm that should be great episode- Shopping for cutlery with Mazzy.
The One Where Mazzy Falls Asleep During the Interview
First things first, The Mommy Show is now available internationally! If you need to get caught up, watch Taye Diggs touch my toilet, Rachel Dratch collapse my stroller, and Jackie Martling put together my breast pump. Ok— everyone on the same page now? YAY!!! This week, I interview Romilly Ne...
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