Comments on: fighting nature http://badassdadblog.com/2009/07/fighting-nature/ muddling through parenthood, like a badass Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:56:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: badassdadblog http://badassdadblog.com/2009/07/fighting-nature/#comment-223 badassdadblog Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:13:52 +0000 http://badassdadblog.com/index.php/2009/07/fighting-nature-2/#comment-223 Some of the comments on this post were lost in the move from Blogger to WordPress. Until I figure out how to fix that, you can read them <a href="http://badassdadblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/fighting-nature.html#comments" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Some of the comments on this post were lost in the move from Blogger to WordPress. Until I figure out how to fix that, you can read them here.

]]> By: Logical optimist http://badassdadblog.com/2009/07/fighting-nature/#comment-101 Logical optimist Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:24:51 +0000 http://badassdadblog.com/index.php/2009/07/fighting-nature-2/#comment-101 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! - amoret 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")

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! – amoret

]]> By: mommaruth http://badassdadblog.com/2009/07/fighting-nature/#comment-82 mommaruth Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:36:55 +0000 http://badassdadblog.com/index.php/2009/07/fighting-nature-2/#comment-82 camping without wifi - how did people ever do it?! camping without wifi – how did people ever do it?!

]]> By: Rachel http://badassdadblog.com/2009/07/fighting-nature/#comment-77 Rachel Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:34:57 +0000 http://badassdadblog.com/index.php/2009/07/fighting-nature-2/#comment-77 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! 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.

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!

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