We’re going through diapers at an alarming rate, and unfortunately, Anna is so tiny right now that the only brand that fits are the Newborn Pampers Swaddlers. Even more unfortunate, they are just about the most expensive brand on the planet. I think we may need to take out a small loan to afford them. [...]

I have a theory. Children are like refrigerators. You know how refrigerators have that switch? The one such that when you close the door, the switch is pressed causing the light in the fridge to go out? Well children have a similar switch, only when theirs is pressed, it causes them to cry. No one [...]

Who knew there were so many different kinds? Maybe I’m not “Mr. Savvy Diaper Changer” after all. This one hit the bathroom door!

It’s amazing what just a few days can teach you. I’m getting really good at changing diapers. I’ve learned to keep the old diaper in place for a bit and only swap in the new one at the last possible minute. That way, if she decides the perfect time to go to the bathroom again [...]

And I do mean explosion, in the truest sense of the word. I was changing Anna’s diaper, had just gotten her cleaned up and was about to put on a fresh diaper when she started peeing. Ok, not that big of a deal — a little inconvenient but manageable. I grabbed another baby wipe and [...]

I think it’s natural to expect a significant learning curve for first time parents. Emily and I are learning, me more so than her as I had never even held a infant or changed a diaper prior to Anna. One thing I learned today is that infants don’t respond that well to logic and reasoning. [...]