Humor

Top 10 Reasons Why Dads are Hotter than Guys Without Kids

The other day I was eating lunch with my daughter Frankie. We were enjoying cream cheese and jelly sandwiches. As meals sometimes go in my house, it turned into a battle of wits to see who could trick the other into taking a bite. After a mad flurry of bites mixed with screams and giggles, I ended up with cream cheese smeared on my face and strawberry preserves matted into my hair. It was HOT!

9Sep2008 | Jeremy | 16 comments | Continued

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The Winner – The Look Photo Contest for Parents

After a fun weekend of voting, there is a clear winner of “The Look” photo contest for parents! The winner will be crowned the Master of Optical Discipline, before whom all parents should bow with reverence. A total of 103 votes were received, and the winner with 45 votes is…..

4Aug2008 | Jeremy | 11 comments | Continued

Ask Discovering Dad – The Answers

Catherine asks “What would you do if one of your daughters came home pregnant before you felt she was ready, and how would you treat the guy?”
Nothing like throwing me into the deep end of the pool right off the bat! Honestly, I don’t know what I’d do. It would depend on the [...]

14Jul2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | Continued

What Are You Reading Right Now?

Whoever came up with the idea of school kids selling magazine subscriptions to raise money for supplies and special trips was a freakin’ genius! I can never say No to my daughter when she asks for this kind of support, and here is the result:

What are you reading right now? Feel free to [...]

25Apr2008 | Jeremy | 0 comments | Continued

Discovering Dad Diet – Ode to My Bubble Butt

A few weeks ago, I announced that I’d like to lose 20 pounds prior to this summer. I don’t want to feel embarrassed to take my kids to the community pool. I had a hard time dealing with the spare tire and big booty last year, and the fact that I had to [...]

24Apr2008 | Jeremy | 2 comments | Continued

Dad’s Barber Shop is Open for Business

I need to make some extra cash this week, so I decided to start a new business.
Discovering Dad’s Barber Shop is NOW OPEN for business!!!
This week’s special = Buzz Cuts ONLY $10!

My name is Jeremy, and I own this joint

“What exactly do you mean by a stylish cut?” “OK. I’ll try!”
“What could [...]

16Apr2008 | Jeremy | 0 comments | Continued

I Don’t Know How I Survived Growing Up in GA

Last night, I flew from Dulles to Atlanta to visit with my parents for a few days, as well as pick up my grandmother’s car to drive back to Maryland. She can’t drive long distances anymore because of a back injury, so I’ve offered to help each of the last three years. Lori [...]

11Apr2008 | Jeremy | 0 comments | Continued

Little Shop of Horrors

Remember that movie Little Shop of Horrors? That’s what I think of every time I sit down to eat in our morning room.
Take a look at this 4 foot tall beast (it started out about 6 inches four years ago):

And, here’s a view of it’s mouth:
Then, here are it’s 2 babies (it got so [...]

3Apr2008 | Jeremy | 8 comments | Continued

Whiskey In My Sippy Cup is a Cool Spot

I’ll admit that there are very few mom blogs that I can identify with on a regular basis. I appreciate them, and I have mentioned a few of them here before, such as Soapbox Mom or A Week In The Life of A Redhead.
Yesterday, I was scanning through the most recent posts at Dads.Alltop.com, [...]

26Mar2008 | Jeremy | 5 comments | Continued

Happy Easter from Discovering Dad

My wife sent me this today. I love her sense of humor! Happy Easter!

23Mar2008 | Jeremy | 2 comments | Continued

Party like a Rock Star – Toddler Style

My 22-month-old son Ty is a dancing fool. Turn on some music, and he instantly starts becomes a little rump shaker. He has all kinds of moves, and I’m convinced that he could be a future Justin Timberlake (even though I might rather him be more like Brett Favre).
Every weekend, we have a family dance [...]

20Mar2008 | Jeremy | 6 comments | Continued