Monday, April 10, 2006

Dad to be stuff ...

Well, I've started telling students and staff at school that I'm a dad-to-be. It has been lots of fun. Some of the students are very, very, very excited. Others do a double or triple take before it sets in. In the mean time, I have some more questions ...
  1. When is it too early to by a MN Twins jumper and bib set. Granted, the little one isn't expected until November, so maybe I'll wait to buy the World Series MN Twins merchandise.
  2. When they are old enough, what MN Twins jersey do I get them? Joe Mauer seems like a good smart kid. Or do I go for some AAA prospect. Or go customized, with their name on the back. Oh the choices.
  3. I can't seem to find any, but do they make strollers and baby equipment that has lots of cool gadgets for dad. I know you can get strollers that have music playing in them, but what about ones where you can plug in an IPOD? I really would like one, so I figure if I get a stroller that can accomodate one ...
  4. Who thinks minivans are sexy? Looks like I'll be getting one soon. Our vehicles, although in good shape, definitely do not have enough room for us, baby, baby equipment, dog, and dog equipment.
  5. How about MN Vikings jumper and bib? It will be November, so the Vikings should be in mid-season form for disappointing us. No sense in trying to protect the little one from that fact. Being a Vikings fan is tough. The MN Vikings will always find a new way to disappoint you.
  6. What are the essential baby items needed? Is a swing needed? How about a baby wipes warmer?
  7. When can I start buying baby toys?
Oh well, I could probably go on and on and on and on ...

2 comments:

grrrbear said...

The automatic swing (the one you wind up) is totally needed. Don't believe the hype about how they are unsafe and will catch on fire. That's just the electric ones. the wind-up ones are god's gift to parents of young children.

I know this because I often had to babysit for young cousins when I was younger.

As for the jerseys - either get them a player from a bygone era (Puckett, Hrbek, Carew) or get them one with no name. My Cubs jersey is a no-name because players never play for one team anymore so it's pointless to get one with a current player. Think of how many people are kicking themselves right now because they bought a 84 or 11 Vikings Jersey?

That's why mine is #80.

towwas said...

Hey! Hadn't checked your blog in a while. You're having a baby! Cool! Congratulations!