tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post627301795640879121..comments2023-05-22T01:20:31.410-07:00Comments on badass dad blog: fighting natureMichael Blanchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07287123153152932317noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-48487797969972290422009-07-28T12:24:51.342-07:002009-07-28T12:24:51.342-07:00Ironically, Owen is the age Henry was when I had t...Ironically, Owen is the age Henry was when I had the same epiphany -- too much inside for a kid who should be outside. (I'm actually a huge outdoor person and looking forward to camping trips... when the logistics are simpler.) So, to combat the threat of permanent small butt cheek imprints on my sofa, I have a reminder on my weekly to-do list to schedule at least 1 playdate for Henry every weekend. I've found that even just a 1 hour playdate does the trick to break the inertia and motivate us off the couch. A good 30 mins spent getting out of PJs, eating breakfast/lunch/snack, go potty, get there (or clean up to welcome the guest at our house). And when it's a commitment with someone else, it's more likely to happen (vs. just my own "I should take Henry to the park this weekend")<br /><br />So, I have an idea. Let's have a playdate! Bring Nicholas to play in the sand/water table with Spencer while the grown-ups drink wine on the patio (standing, of course). Henry and Owen will have a blast -- you can leave your Lego Star Wars at home because we have Lego Batman and two controllers. Wait, no! Um, I mean we have bouncy house! and, and, and balls to run and chase! - amoretLogical optimisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10655887838401969264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-53481623342032981112009-07-13T08:36:55.176-07:002009-07-13T08:36:55.176-07:00camping without wifi - how did people ever do it?!...camping without wifi - how did people ever do it?!mommaruthsayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09422880386373689029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-11261187541531974952009-07-09T09:06:59.251-07:002009-07-09T09:06:59.251-07:00I worry about the fact that Gabriel's dad has ...I worry about the fact that Gabriel's dad has some serious psychological problems, and I worry about how much of that is genetic.Jenny Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943823729806115657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-67818080412153185452009-07-08T19:34:57.796-07:002009-07-08T19:34:57.796-07:00camping is gooood. We were debating last night the...camping is gooood. We were debating last night the idea of camping with a baby. It just sounds like a lot of work...and what if the bears take Elliott to raise her up as their own cuz she is so darn cute. But maybe I should fight my inner lump and book it.<br /><br />Also, you must go outside. You are in LA! If you don't want to - Just think of me stuck under a rain cloud all June and July and GO!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478410236929220532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-75691248182389725632009-07-08T17:33:55.345-07:002009-07-08T17:33:55.345-07:00I heard a comedian last week say the only exercise...I heard a comedian last week say the only exercise he gets these days is mood swings. That's so me too. And my other half is always wanting to go camping too. And not the travel trailer kind I'd go for.. no no, the pack a weeks worth of food into a 5 gallon bucket and canoe into the wilderness. Um yeah, no thanks! <br /><br />Good for you on resolving to at least get out and walk more. I must do that or my poor child will be a couch potato. Or disappear into the woods with my husband.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14256722624240213058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-63976268478285636992009-07-08T16:53:17.812-07:002009-07-08T16:53:17.812-07:00yes because no one can really live without WiFi!yes because no one can really live without WiFi!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-40386825660689504492009-07-08T15:16:12.404-07:002009-07-08T15:16:12.404-07:00Society, neighborhoods, communities, security...ma...Society, neighborhoods, communities, security...many other concerns conspire to keep your kids indoors where you know they'll be safe. It's not like he can walk up the block without you and visit his B'ball buddies.David Blanchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17449012425666788396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046689461604685006.post-71611876296956080432009-07-08T14:09:46.387-07:002009-07-08T14:09:46.387-07:00Let me know how it goes. Via Twitter.;)Let me know how it goes. Via Twitter.;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com