One of the things people dont really give you enough warning about when you become a parent is the outrageous tendency strangers have to do weird stuff to your baby.
I've learned a number of time-saving, life-affirming, world-changing tips that will both save time and affirm life while simultaneously changing the world.
Anyone who has ever had a baby (and Im guessing thats all of you) knows that when you take the little tyke to dinner, its a race against the clock. And If baby stays up well past that bedtime, youre asking for trouble.
I understand that rules are most effective when theyre objective and specific. Being nice to your brother does not include (but is not limited to not including) the following**:
My son turned and looked in my eyes as he ascended the plastic grey climbing wall. Clambering to escape me as I advanced on him, his fingers slipped off of each hold and his attempts to elude me were stifled.
Anyone with kids has probably noticed the 5:00 hour is a portal to the dark side - but this provides a perfect example of using natural forces to your advantage.
