Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz are going to have a baby. "It is true. I am very happy," said Bardem, as reported by Star Magazine. The future father told reporters that they have yet to pick out a name for their new addition. He also wouldn’t comment on the key to balancing fatherhood with his successful career, smartly saying, “It is a little too soon for me to be giving … [Read more...] about Javier Bardem to be a new dad
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On our desk: “Eat, Sleep, Poop” by Scott Cohen (book review)
No, Eat, Sleep, Poop is not the sequel of Eat, Pray, Love, and it does not star Julia Roberts. In fact, i doubt the film version of this book will ever be made. Instead, Scott Cohen's new book is a very readable baby primer for the new dad (or mom). A new dad himself, Cohen does a thorough job of covering many, many questions raised by new parents caring for a small baby. He … [Read more...] about On our desk: “Eat, Sleep, Poop” by Scott Cohen (book review)
Lego Advent calendars go fast!
It's probably really sacrilegious, but my kids adore these Lego Advent calendars. There are 24 little goodies in the typical Advent calendar packaging, but instead of chocolates, kids (or adults?) get little Lego characters, or tiny city objects to put together. I personally like the City series best, since the objects actually have something to do with the season, like little … [Read more...] about Lego Advent calendars go fast!
8 ways moms can involve dad with a new baby
Moms often ask me how they can get dad more involved. Here are a few tips that might not be obvious to the new mom. 1. Appeal to his gadget side: Babies are an excuse to buy lots of gadgets, like cameras, videocams, and baby monitors. This is the only time in life that a man's wife will tell him to go to the store and buy a bunch of electronic stuff...for the good of the … [Read more...] about 8 ways moms can involve dad with a new baby
I’m judging Balloon Time’s contest – win a Disney Cruise
We've long used Balloon Time cannisters of helium in our house to fill balloons for parties. Actually, I'm a total cheapskate, so instead of throwing out those metallic balloons of hearts or Mickey Mouse people give for birthdays, I let the rest of the air out when they are "dead" and save the balloon for next time. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but I hate throwing more stuff into … [Read more...] about I’m judging Balloon Time’s contest – win a Disney Cruise