https://worldsbestdaddy.org/2020/12/23/scooter-finally-takes-some-steps/2020-12-23T17:39:49+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/archived-from-kung-foolery/2020-12-23T16:51:46+00:00weekly0.6https://worldsbestdaddy.org/2020/10/15/pandemic-parenting-and-inequality/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_2943.jpgIMG_2943https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_2385.jpgIMG_23852020-10-15T21:23:28+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2019/08/09/whoops-i-did-it-again/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_7199.jpgIMG_7199F is still doing crazy stuff like SUP-boarding at 9 mos pregnanthttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_7580.jpgIMG_7580They love each otherhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_7710.jpgIMG_7710https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_7731.jpgIMG_7731https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_7748.jpgIMG_7748https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/maxresdefault.jpgmaxresdefaultNot my child, this was some kid on the internet that broke a $3k TV. Boys are great, huh?2019-08-09T16:20:38+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2018/05/09/lets-blame-the-children/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_1364.jpgIMG_1364This poor guy has had pink eye, fever, cough, etc... from his first week at daycare. He'll only sleep on one of us.https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/djqog.pngdJQOGhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/brewsters-millions.jpg126188A.999126188A.9992018-05-09T18:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2017/08/24/countdown-less-than-24-hours/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/smoking-mom.jpgsmoking momI have seen a pregnant woman chain-smoke, and I am by no means advocating that. Nor am I advocating the opposite side of the spectrum, the Doula.2017-08-24T16:51:35+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2017/08/17/dragging-his-heals/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2943.jpgIMG_2943AT is excited to welcome our new addition, but like the rest of us, wishes he'd show up already!https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cigar-ad-from-the-50s.jpgcigar ad from the 50sWhen men were men and could wait impatiently in the hospital waiting room or nearby watering hole for their spawn... Now all we get is access to our own epidural and the chance to support our partner through a phenomenally difficult thing.2017-08-20T16:43:37+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2017/04/10/oh-boy/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_1641-e1491854108548.jpgIMG_1641https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/putins-boo.jpgputins boohttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/finding-out-its-a-boy.jpgFinding out its a boyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/little-softball.jpgLittle Softballhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/walking-streets-of-ballard.jpgwalking streets of ballardhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bbq-chicken-purple-brocolini.jpgBBQ Chicken + Purple BrocoliniHow to brine chicken. 1) Mix apple juice and salt, 2) put chicken in that brine, 3) let soak for 30+ minutes (more than 2 hours is great), 4) BBQhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/father-son-boy-scouts.jpgFather Son Boy Scouts2017-04-11T21:55:53+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2016/08/09/how-to-be-good-the-inspirational-velfie/2016-08-09T22:20:59+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2015/12/03/throwback-post-is-my-3-year-old-a-gold-digger/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dr-princess-taylor.jpgdr princess taylorPhoto from when she was 3 illustrates the juxtaposition of the job she wanted (Princess) with the job I was pushing her to want (MD).2015-12-03T17:09:43+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2015/10/08/rockstar-podcast-12-japanese-immersion-kindergarten-soccer-and-new-beginnings/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_5544.jpgIMG_5544There was a bit of apprehension on the first day of the Japanese Immersion Kindergarten Project. 2015-10-08T17:21:02+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2015/07/01/rockstar-podcast-11-bath-time-grateful-dead-tribute-from-a-5-year-old/2015-07-01T16:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2015/06/04/patience-and-listening-go-hand-in-hand-right-are-you-listening/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-04-24-19-29-37.jpg2015-04-24 19.29.37https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-04-24-19-30-59.jpg2015-04-24 19.30.59https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-05-27-11-00-56.jpg2015-05-27 11.00.56https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-04-04-20-37-44.jpg2015-04-04 20.37.442015-06-04T18:02:31+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2014/06/24/bed-wetting-paranoia-is-just-that-or-is-it/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-05-14-17-45-31.jpg2014-05-14 17.45.31She's cool as a cucumber.2015-06-04T16:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2014/07/14/coaching-when-to-step-in-and-help-your-kid-against-overzealousness/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/qa-pool-photo.jpgqa-pool-photoThe pool in question and prior to meltdown.https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/my_merman_disney_style___special_valentine_s_day_by_andsportsart-d5uv9cf.pngmy_merman_disney_style___special_valentine_s_day_by_andsportsart-d5uv9cfThis is what AT envisioned when she thought a Merman would be teaching her how to swim. 2015-06-04T16:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2014/12/21/rockstar-podcast-10-holiday-movie-guide-home-alone-danish-xmas-et-al/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-12-07-15-02-21.jpg2014-12-07 15.02.21The RockStar the Podcast talent (L-R): J, Tay-Tay, Finihttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-11-23-16-22-10-1.jpg2014-11-23 16.22.10-1Eatin' fro yo in the parking lot - apres' swim. Queen Anne, Seattle November 2014.2015-06-04T16:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2015/01/31/rockstar-podcast-10-1-everything-seattle-seahawks-with-a-4-year-old-12th-man/2015-06-04T16:02:46+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2015/04/12/rockstar-podcast-10-1-take-2-coachella-barbie-bikes-and-other-insights-from-a-4-y-o/2015-06-04T15:59:50+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2014/04/26/rockstar-podcast-4-my-4-moms-frozen-maggedon/2014-04-26T21:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2014/03/29/rockstar-visions-or-viz-ians-eurostyle-story-telling-podcast-3/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-16-10-20-58.jpg2014-03-16 10.20.58Rockstar Visions Co-host A-Tay swinging - Eurovisions-style.2014-03-30T02:43:13+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2014/03/02/rockstar-podcast-2-the-oscars-poooo-tin-euromaiden-olympic-recap/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/photo-1.jpgphoto (1)2014-03-03T19:21:56+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2014/02/01/announcing-podcast-1-inaugural-first-one-ever-rockstar/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo-2.jpgphoto (2)Setting for the inaugural RockStar, like a rock star, included many locations and states of facial hair.2014-02-02T00:17:33+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/12/22/when-should-i-crush-her-early-childhood-crush/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/6202017734_532134c8f3_b.jpg6202017734_532134c8f3_bPretty hard to find more damning evidence of mainstream culture encouraging underage marriage than Bratz! These girls are supposed to be teenagers!! All rights reserved by MsWatermelon8132013-12-22T20:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/12/05/the-world-is-a-classroom-ukrainian-revolution-firsthand-account/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/11156104576_5060a15ea1_z.jpg11156104576_5060a15ea1_zThe revolution is here in Kyiv, Ukraine and it's a great learning opportunity of democracy in practice for Pappa Goob and his kids.2013-12-06T07:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/11/21/emo-parenting-101-looking-for-parentinglife-balance/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-08-22-11-39-10-2.jpg2013-08-22 11.39.10-2Parenting can make us all lose identity, but then they do things like this and you don't care.2013-12-03T06:19:15+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/12/03/child-labor-hard-parenting-foreign-parenting-abroad/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-08-22-14-31-57.jpg2013-08-22 14.31.57In the simpler days (without pesky child labor laws) kids would be out working not making it harder for parents by demanding a well-rounded and fun childhood.2013-12-03T05:57:22+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/05/29/recognizing-and-monetizing-talent/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/performer_recorder.jpgperformer_recorderShe sang her guts out, or she did if she wanted any dinner.2013-11-08T00:49:07+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/05/30/babies-to-students/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2012-07-08-16-20-34.jpg2012-07-08 16.20.34From kids to students, the youngest is actually student-driving the car! THATS WHY ITS SO FUN!2013-11-08T00:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/06/13/fathers-day-mea-culpa-from-the-worlds-best-daddy-to-his-own-daddy/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/starter-jacket-chrismrichards.jpgstarter-jacket-ChrisMRichardsThe infamous "starter robe" incident at Christmas one year seems to have derailed holiday spirit at the Taylor home. Photo courtesy: ChrisMRichards2013-11-08T00:47:38+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/07/30/go-to-sleep-please/2013-11-08T00:47:06+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/08/14/for-some-reason-it-seems-to-really-sting-when-your-child-says-i-dont-love-you-daddy/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/lovetester-coder08.jpglovetester-coder08I envision my love tester to be way accurate than this, yet not much more scientific. Photo courtesy: codepo82013-11-08T00:46:33+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/09/25/commence-enhanced-sociopathic-behavior-season-or-cold-season-to-the-uninitiated/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-16-11-54-30.jpg2013-09-16 11.54.30She really is a sweet and compassionate girl as evidenced by her love and enjoyment of that awful place we like to call the State Fair!2013-11-08T00:45:49+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/10/10/bedtime-stories-illuminate-childhood-aspirations-and-crush-parental-ones/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-05-18-13-50-23.jpg2013-05-18 13.50.23Another brilliant Daddy Idea, in fitting with her birthday theme of Pink, Purple, and Sparkly -- Glitter art project (what I later learned is referred to as the Herpes of the craft world). 2013-11-08T00:45:26+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/10/16/threatening-violence-to-children-at-restaurants-is-not-cool/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-11-13-04-33.jpg2013-10-11 13.04.33Seriously, who wouldn't want to threaten this kid? 2013-11-08T00:44:51+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/10/25/kids-activities-up-the-wazzoo/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-07-13-11_fotor_collage.jpg2013-07-13 11_Fotor_CollageStriking resemblance? Based on Gorby's success later in life, I'm hoping so!2013-11-08T00:44:17+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/06/19/keys-to-getting-that-kid-to-eat-and-eat-real-good-scarcity-and-coursing-it-out/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/eating-giant-milkshake.jpgeating-giant-milkshakePro tip: if the milkshake is too heavy for the child to hold while drinking, don't lessen the amount of milkshake, prop it up on something...2013-07-04T19:13:41+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/05/01/neezy-gets-on-my-nerves-more-than-the-rest-because-hes-just-like-me/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/neezy-snow.jpgneezy-snowWhat appears to be cute and playful is really just a little helion version of me2013-05-02T19:04:30+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/02/14/troubles-getting-little-johnny-or-julie-to-brush-their-hair-give-em-lice/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-51.jpgphoto 5You can't tell, but I was relieved to know that I was lice free here. https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-41.jpgphoto 4https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-3.jpgphoto 3https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-2.jpgphoto 2https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-1.jpgphoto 1I took this closeup at the Woodland Park zoo as we enjoyed a truly awful dining experience. Can't see them can you?https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-5.jpgphoto 5https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-4.jpgphoto 4https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-3-1.jpgphoto 3 (1)https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-2-1.jpgphoto 2 (1)https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-1-2.jpgphoto 1 (2)2013-02-15T08:37:40+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/02/12/am-i-insufficient-at-fatherhood-something-you-would-never-hear-wbd-say-but-papagoob-is-feeling-it/2013-02-19T22:39:09+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/01/25/who-does-what-in-co-parenting/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/50s-americana-7up.jpg50s-americana-7upAh... the good old days when there was no "co-parenting" there were clearly defined roles. Yes, I will have another gin and tonic dear, please put cherry 7up in it, just how I like it!2013-01-26T01:56:07+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2013/01/21/does-neglecting-my-blog-make-me-a-terrible-father/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/at-in-santa-cruz.jpgat-in-santa-cruzhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/at-hat.jpgat-hat2013-02-15T22:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2012/12/06/self-wetting-and-nonself-wetting-or-the-person-you-are-and-the-person-you-would-like-to-be/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wet_bed_temp_forwbd.jpgwet_bed_temp_forWBD2012-12-09T17:51:42+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2012/11/14/the-currency-of-potty-training/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/coffee-cup-creative-commons.jpegcoffee cup creative commonsJust because it works for you, doesn’t mean we endorse it for your children until they have that paper route when they're 10.2012-11-28T04:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2012/11/22/how-does-one-become-wbd/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/003.jpgNot original language, but she is getting there...2012-11-22T17:55:06+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2012/11/16/dilemma-help-now-or-forever-miss-capturing-the-action-for-posterity/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tangled_finger_in_hair.jpgtangled_finger_in_hairIf it's any consolation AT, I really believe you'll be happy that I caught this for posterity. And thankfully, we were able to save the tip of your finger... and your hair. Actually cutting your hair was my first inclination, but then I remembered you have picture day tomorrow and I can't deal with the wrath of your mom if you show up looking like some weird hipster.2012-11-16T18:52:42+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2012/10/17/tempo-is-like-real-important-according-to-goob-worlds-2-dad-and-my-brother/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nerladdat-sep-2012-11251.jpgNerladdat sep 2012 1125Q-tips are great for tempo, just don't let them be put back in the boxhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/nerladdat-sep-2012-1125.jpgNerladdat sep 2012 1125This is part of tempo, too. Q-tips are fun and not too messy. 2012-10-17T18:25:49+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2012/09/25/its-not-a-competition-to-be-worlds-best-daddy-dad-or-father-its-for-the-children-you-selfish-selfish-man/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-07-07-09-58-03.jpg2012-07-07 09.58.03World's Best Daddy, not to be confused with World's Best Father (which sounds quite impish if you say it out loud) occassionally allows his daughter to gain valuable nutrients through washable pen.... and hang out in creepy lighting to build character.https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-09-16-08-05-15.jpg2012-09-16 08.05.15https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fathers_day_photo.jpgfathers_day_photo2012-09-25T02:39:06+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/2012/09/16/wbds-tv-review-for-toddlers-the-best-babysitter/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-08-28-10-23-38.jpg2012-08-28 10.23.38If you can believe it she actually gets bored with TV pretty quickly and resorts to things like playing... weird2012-09-17T22:33:17+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.org/about/2012-09-14T21:37:43+00:00weekly0.6https://worldsbestdaddy.org/2012/08/31/hello-world/https://worldsbestdaddy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-1-1.jpgphoto 1 (1)This is me and my sweetheart kid, who I'll refer to as AT at worldsbestdaddy.org2013-12-22T18:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://worldsbestdaddy.orgdaily1.02020-12-23T17:39:49+00:00