tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927756799939592844.post2996117042701783987..comments2023-08-17T10:12:51.015-04:00Comments on Motor City Gamewerks: Mr. MomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00039411081517222909noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927756799939592844.post-83254441756548142372010-05-15T11:01:00.189-04:002010-05-15T11:01:00.189-04:00Autumn just hit 18mo yesterday, is talking a bit, ...Autumn just hit 18mo yesterday, is talking a bit, runs amok, potty training, doing 18mo old things. I commute an hour each way, Erica plays rollerderby (and is a co-captain of the travel team) and practices 4-5 days a week, works 1/2 time for her dad (and brings Autumn to work), runs two online stores, screen prints. We (I) do the dishes about once a week (if we're lucky), laundry about once every two weeks, clean the house (only if someone is coming over), go climbing at the local gym once a week, are both on meds, and supplement with wine. Oh, and I still manage to hit the forge and the shop on a pretty regular basis (see www.hangedmandesigns.blogspot.com). Somehow.<br />And the last word is: Damn but she's a cute little bugger.<br />Thanks for the post Jason!<br />AA. Ringiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01234597193410820872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927756799939592844.post-39134193881560461302010-05-14T21:02:11.478-04:002010-05-14T21:02:11.478-04:00By Jack...
ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
Great post, Jas...By Jack...<br /><br />ONE OF US! ONE OF US!<br /><br />Great post, Jason. It's always nice to see that moment when the reality of parenthood sets in. No other thing in human existance can make your life so wonderfully miserable or miserably wonderful. Great, ain't it? :)<br /><br />My issue is on the other end from yours: I work a full-time job with <i>commute from hell</i>, so I get less time with John than I want, except fridays where I telework and in the same boat as you.<br /><br />Taking time to do something for you is very important. I kept up with Aikido and managed to finish my blackbelt and I still try to squeeze writing in, though it's not to the level that feeds that angry beast eating its way out of my brain every moment...anyway.<br /><br />It's still totally fucking hard. I'm so far behind on house/yard that I'm afraid I'll lose my man license (thank god there's no HOA). Both my cars are overdue for basic maintenance. I haven't rolled dice since the '09 open house.<br /><br />But would I trade it? HELL NO. I love John so much. Every day he does something new and different. Every day he says a new word or makes a new connection and I know that he is truly my Magnum Opus. There's no comparison to it.<br /><br />Jason, welcome to it. You've made that first step of realising all that preperation you thought you'd made was inadequate and all your planned work-arounds are pointless. Now that you've committed to diving head-first into that pool of icewater you can start swimming free...as the painful craps set in. But you'll be fine and I know you'll be a first-class dad. The only person I pity is that first boy who shows up to take babby out on a date. ;)<br /><br />Levi: you and Jill will do awesome! Don't worry about psyching yourself up. It won't do any good. Just dive in head first knowing it'll be painful, but oh so worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927756799939592844.post-13191805174048437392010-05-14T19:58:40.672-04:002010-05-14T19:58:40.672-04:00Not long after my first son was born, I was "...Not long after my first son was born, I was "between jobs", which meant I had to spend a lot of time updating my portfolio and resume, but I was nowhere near as prepared as you seem to be. I didn't even think about trying to balance being "Mr. Mom" and trying to find gainful employment in the wonderful world of graphic/web design, so there was a lot of stress. I wish you were blogging about this 10 years ago (although I would have just giggled at the word "blog" and went about my merry way without reading it).<br /><br />Also, I want to say that I heartily agree with the therapy section. I didn't even know I needed help until I got it. stuff just seemed to fall into place easier after I started seeing a therapist.EvilTwinBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666105470905238040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927756799939592844.post-87998689847010361392010-05-14T16:18:37.092-04:002010-05-14T16:18:37.092-04:00Good post Jason. I'm still 4 months away from ...Good post Jason. I'm still 4 months away from having my first chid, but I was already considering some of these things. It's hard to find the time for my hobbies now, it will be harder in a few months.Levi Johnstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13595778951778424992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5927756799939592844.post-29952412804456959232010-05-14T13:22:49.404-04:002010-05-14T13:22:49.404-04:00Good Post Jason!
2 months went quick! I'm sti...Good Post Jason!<br />2 months went quick! I'm still reeling on my end with the two munchkins. <br />Definitely need to keep up on hobbies and you time. I've actually have lacked off on me time cause I don't feel comfortable taking away from the household. It's been since Thanksgiving the last time I rode. I'm hoping to get out next week sometime to change that.<br />-MikeMikey97Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463751969976802224noreply@blogger.com