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Entries from May 2009

iPhones and Kids – Color Now

May 28th, 2009 · No Comments

The iPhone is a great investment if you have kids.  Forget about all the cool features you’ll want for yourself.  Your kids will want it more.  And all the games available will come in handy when you need to keep your kids occupied and quiet for an extended period of time.
There are some really great [...]

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Tags: products I like

Laundry Made A Little Easier

May 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Let’s face it — laundry has to be one of the all-time worst chores.  It’s never ending and as soon as you think you’ve caught up, it’s time to do another load.
That’s why I agreed to try out a new product called Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets.  Any product that claims to improve the laundry [...]

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Tags: products I like

Adding It Up

May 19th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Toddlers can be attached to the strangest objects.  Thing 2 had Mustache Guy and Mister Dragon.
Thing 3 has cycled through several stuffed animals as his comfort objects.  First it was the monkey, then Pablo from Backyardigans.  Stuffed animals I can understand as comfort objects.  They are soft and cute.
But his latest object doesn’t make a [...]

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Tags: cute · parents today

Please Vote Every Day

May 11th, 2009 · 2 Comments

SuburbanDaddy was selected as a finalist for the very prestigious Nickelodeon Parents Picks Awards!  In the category of Best Local Blog in Washington, DC.  you are allowed to vote every day until July 15th – hint, hint.
Tell your friends, please spread the word.

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Tags: blogging

Rub a dub dub

May 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Rub a dub dub three men in a tub.  We don’t do this often due to the mess it creates.  But SuburbanMommy was feeling inspired this particular evening.

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Tags: videos

Bachelor For A Day

May 8th, 2009 · 7 Comments

You’ve heard of King for a Day?  Well, this weekend, I get to be a bachelor for a day.  This is payback from my single parenting weekend in February, when SuburbanMommy had an Oscar weekend.
I’m scheduled to play golf but the weather is not looking good.  I don’t know when I’ll get to play golf [...]

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Tags: Uncategorized

Article Published

May 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Check out my first article about Memorable Potty Training Moments on Pull-Ups.com.  SuburbanDaddy is distinguished member of a Potty Training Expert Panel.  What makes me an expert?  I’m not sure I have any special knowledge, but I am 2-0 in potty training so far.
And don’t forget to show your support and join the Pull-Ups Fan [...]

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Tags: blogging · potty

Makes Me Want To Cry

May 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments

Partly because he’s at that age, and partly because it’s his temperament, Thing 3 cries a lot.   Here’s a rundown of a typical weekday morning, as I try to get them to school and me to work.  In between all the crying he’s generally pretty happy and playful.  And the crying doesn’t last long, only [...]

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Tags: rants · struggles