How To Be a Good.

Raising a child is no easy task. Especially, if you're new to it like my mom and dad. So here are some quick tips and tricks to make the job a little easier for your newbies.


Kitchen -- Some newbies are really on top of it. You know the types--people who have 1 year, 5 year, and 10 year plans. The ones who purchase life insurance for their 21st birthday and create pivot tables to manage their personal finances. And when the time comes for procreating, they even plan for the gender of their offspring. You know who I'm talking about. They implement feeding schedules, bedtime routines, and menu plans. They also baby-proof the house before the second trimester is over. Thankfully, this is not the case with my newbies. Like the California Cows and cage free chicken, I get to graze in open pasture. But with great power comes much responsibility so don't abuse your open range privileges. When mommy is cooking in the kitchen, be her little helper and pull out all the pots and pans tucked inconveniently in the low and hard to reach places.


Laundry -- Combine diaper leaks, dookie blowouts, saucy finger foods with poor motor skills and you get a lot of laundry.

A Lot.

In our home, Pops loads, I unload and Mom folds.

Load. Unload. Fold. Quick, simple, easy and we all share the task!

Toys -- When the toy does less, the baby does more.