Adventures with Dad

Being a dad starts with the birth of your first child. This means you have zero responsibilities until the baby gets here.

Becoming a dad might sound stressful, but don’t worry: Here are some tips to guide you through the last moments before fatherhood becomes official.

Step 1: Relax, and wait until your pregnant partner yells at you that it’s time to go to the hospital.

Step 2: Prepare yourself by packing a bag with these MUSTHAVE items: Diet soda (Not regular. Your partner will steal it because “she needs the sugar.”)

Comfortable pants Game console This book Cell phone charger “Get Out of Jail Free” Monopoly® card Step 3: Make sure your phone is always charged. You finally have an excuse to be on your phone all the time. Take this opportunity to finally beat that Candy Crush level you’ve been stuck on forever.

Step 4: When your partner calls, get ready to go to the hospital. This is when it will all get real. Panic! No time to keep your cool. THIS IS WHEN IT ALL GETS REAL! Luckily this panic attack will only last for about 10 minutes, slowly you will start to think rationally again. Your sense of responsibility returns and you start will start looking for

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some peace of mind. Sure enough this peace of mind quickly turn into the lyrics of Baby Shark. This isn’t helping..

Step 5: Once in the hospital, your partner is in good hands.

You will be kind of useless.

Don’t stress and let it all play out.

Your partner will probably take photos of you sleeping as evidence you didn’t do much. But don’t worry, you’ve got that “Get Out of Jail” card!

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A nice bike ride can improve your quality time and give you both some fresh air.

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Take your children outside for regular walks. This is a good way to explore new places you’ve never been to.

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Most babies are ready to eat whole foods when they are 6 months old. But you can always try to give them a taste before that.

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Before you know it, kids will be able to prepare their own meals. Best start teaching them cooking basics early.

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It is essential to teach your kids your cleaning routine.

Children are messy. No use trying to keep them inside: They’ll escape eventually, and they’ll return with their clothes covered in mud and filled with holes.

Hosing your kids down can save you some time. Warning: DON’T do this in winter! The cold can be bad for your hose.

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The most important part of being a parent is:

ENTERTAINING your kids.

Take them to the playground and have lots of fun with them. These are the times they will remember, so make these moments memorable.

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A birthday party! The perfect excuse to invite some friends over and play with balloons.

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Always make sure there’s plenty of paper to draw on.

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Kids are very creative... about ...finding new ways to hurt themselves.

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