Paternal Prose
A Journal of Fatherhood
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Grandma and Grandpa Visit for Thanksgiving - 402 days ago
Grandma and Grandpa (Mimi and Bap-Bap) Seaver took a little trip down to visit us for the Thanksgiving holiday. Cooper had a ball with them, and Dad had a nice time seeing his folks. They’re headed back out tomorrow, but will be back for more fun... Topics: Family, Holidays, Month 19, Thanksgiving
Sleeping In - 481 days ago
Cooper slept in until 10:30 this morning. As a result, so did we. WTF, Cooper?
Crying it Out (CIO) - 481 days ago
Cooper has been giving us some occasional trouble lately when we put him down for a nap or for bed at night. Kandis and I have a fundamental disagreement about how to address this challenge. Until a week or so, I was a hard-line believer in the... Topics: Experiences, Month 16
A Tidbit That Will Someday Embarrass Cooper - 491 days ago
Cooper is going through a stage in which he sleeps face down on his knees, with his butt raised in the air. Kandis and I were trying to figure out the best way to get a picture of this. We’ve come to the conclusion that our clumsiness, combined... Topics: Experiences, Fatherhood, Month 16
Sarah Palin’s Family Affairs - 492 days ago
This isn’t a post about family values, abortion, or where I stand on either. I have no intention of attacking Palin’s family, because nothing immoral happened. In fact, a pregnancy like this is something to be celebrated.Bristol Palin is on... Topics: 2008 Campaign, Fatherhood, Politics






