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[GolfSpy_APH]

These pictures kinda creep me out, but it's also so cool what technology can do. 

She is growing and getting bigger every day! Only 9 weeks till she is here!

Ivan is running around now and with him walking life has gotten to a whole new level of interesting.

[GolfSpy_APH]

Been an entertaining week in the Danbrook household. 

Parents in town visiting and our little man is certainly growing up before our eyes. Unfortunately a late unplanned nap today is going to mean a long freaking night tonight.

[GolfSpy_APH]

Started this thread a year ago this week and it's been so cool to go through it.

Ivan got his first golf club today!

 

[xOldBenKenobiX]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Started this thread a year ago this week and it's been so cool to go through it.

Ivan got his first golf club today!

 

Lefty run in the family I see.

Nice to start him early

[GolfSpy_KFT]

2 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Started this thread a year ago this week and it's been so cool to go through it.

Ivan got his first golf club today!

 

Love it, Jamie! There's not much more I enjoy than getting out on the course with my oldest. Seeing him love the game and just have fun out there without a care in the world gives me a feeling I have yet to replicate from the best golf shots I've made to date. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Our family has a tiny Addition and Ivan has been a Superstar with her. Curious, gentle and adapted really well. 

It's kinda funny because with Lys being on bed rest with the newborn and on hospital for recovery and such Ivan and I have had more one on one time and found we have bonded more than ever before. He has always been mom's little boy and it's the first time he really always started to come to me. It's been a ton of fun and enjoyed doing a lot together this last week.

It's a larger photo drop, but one I think worth sharing. 

 

[poprocksncoke]

Awesome!!!  Congrats once again Jamie 

Kids are so much fun 

[MacTourney]

The sounds of little feet and the sight of big smiles is what its all about, and couldn't help but notice there is a natural plumb bobber in the family...Congrats!

 

Edited June 20, 2023 by MacTourney

[Caddie1966]

On 5/23/2023 at 2:22 PM, Jnoble89 said:

Love it, Jamie! There's not much more I enjoy than getting out on the course with my oldest. Seeing him love the game and just have fun out there without a care in the world gives me a feeling I have yet to replicate from the best golf shots I've made to date. 

He’s a lefty too!

[poprocksncoke]

Being a parent is so much fun, finally got my 8 year old interested in golf to where she actually listens

 

 

[MacTourney]

30 minutes ago, poprocksncoke said:

Being a parent is so much fun, finally got my 8 year old interested in golf to where she actually listens

She's doing some nice things up to the point of striking the ball.   If you are ever stuck for ideas that should be fun for her while also challenging her by bringing basic motor skill learning to her front door,  whether she realizes it or not,  send me a PM. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Our big girl dalmatian turned 4 the other day and the little ones are growing up a little too fast for my liking.

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Eden is always full of one liners. She’s a 5 year old spit fire with a vast imagination. In a word she is often “hilarious”.

in prep for bed toniggt she was a little punch drunk. Acting like her goofy self with a little extra on top.

I proceeded to ask “are you on crack” joking of course…..she responded with her white self….”yeaaaa butt crack”…..can’t make this stuff up

[poprocksncoke]

14 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Eden is always full of one liners. She’s a 5 year old spit fire with a vast imagination. In a word she is often “hilarious”.

in prep for bed toniggt she was a little punch drunk. Acting like her goofy self with a little extra on top.

I proceeded to ask “are you on crack” joking of course…..she responded with her white self….”yeaaaa butt crack”…..can’t make this stuff up

butts are one of my daughters favorite jokes as well 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Got home and my wife had both kids asleep on her watching Bluey. 

She looked up all excited and said "there are new episodes of Bluey!!" 

We haven't moved in the last 40 minutes lol

[GolfSpy_KFT]

On 8/31/2023 at 6:38 PM, Lacassem said:

Eden is always full of one liners. She’s a 5 year old spit fire with a vast imagination. In a word she is often “hilarious”.

in prep for bed toniggt she was a little punch drunk. Acting like her goofy self with a little extra on top.

I proceeded to ask “are you on crack” joking of course…..she responded with her white self….”yeaaaa butt crack”…..can’t make this stuff up

 

On 8/31/2023 at 6:53 PM, poprocksncoke said:

butts are one of my daughters favorite jokes as well 

What is it with kids and butt jokes lol? Nightly routine is to toss (not literally lol) both boys into the bathtub then lotion, jammies, brush teeth, etc. 

So I get them out, dry them off and then head over to our oldest son's room to do lotion and they are both waiting for me, smacking their backsides and chanting "booty butt dance off booty butt dance off!" and I was laughing so hard I about had tears rolling down my face. Kids are wild lol 

[TSauer]

38 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Got home and my wife had both kids asleep on her watching Bluey. 

She looked up all excited and said "there are new episodes of Bluey!!" 

We haven't moved in the last 40 minutes lol

Bluey is awesome! I think it's the only kid's show I don't mind watching. 

[No3PuttLaLa]

I love this thread! 

I was fortunate enough to become a first time dad in January with our little boy, Wilder. Now going on 8 months and on the move, it is so much fun. He’s starting to get a personality. 

I already have one of his Christmas present ideas. Going to do a Ping My First Putter. He already has some junior hockey sticks and foam pucks he likes gnawing on.  
 

[GolfSpy TCB]

I really enjoy this thread and these posts.  

As the Dad of 5 kids (21, 18, 16, 15, 14) seeing the newborns and toddlers posted here, reminds me of what an amazing 21 years it has been since I brought my daughter home, to be followed by 4 boys. 

It reminds me of a scene from a favorite movie of mine (and turned out to be pretty spot on to my experiences)... worth 2 minutes of time to watch  

 

Enjoy every moment of the ride, it is truly a gift.

 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

1 hour ago, Jnoble89 said:

 

What is it with kids and butt jokes lol? Nightly routine is to toss (not literally lol) both boys into the bathtub then lotion, jammies, brush teeth, etc. 

So I get them out, dry them off and then head over to our oldest son's room to do lotion and they are both waiting for me, smacking their backsides and chanting "booty butt dance off booty butt dance off!" and I was laughing so hard I about had tears rolling down my face. Kids are wild lol 

I think it is a combination of the age and being boys. Noah is utterly fascinated with butts, farts, and including poopy in his sentences. The joy he gets out of this is heart warming and little disturbing.

[RonnieB]

24 minutes ago, GolfSpy TCB said:

I really enjoy this thread and these posts.  

As the Dad of 5 kids (21, 18, 16, 15, 14) seeing the newborns and toddlers posted here, reminds me of what an amazing 21 years it has been since I brought my daughter home, to be followed by 4 boys. 

It reminds me of a scene from a favorite movie of mine (and turned out to be pretty spot on to my experiences)... worth 2 minutes of time to watch  

 

Enjoy every moment of the ride, it is truly a gift.

 

I still watch this clip from time to time. My kids are now, 12, 10, and 8 and I feel like everything is happening quickly. Grandma gave a lot of wisdom in this clip. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Got home and my wife had both kids asleep on her watching Bluey. 

She looked up all excited and said "there are new episodes of Bluey!!" 

We haven't moved in the last 40 minutes lol

The girls and I have sat through every episode of Avatar, The legend of Korra, and all of the Troll Hunter stuff. I have become somewhat of an aficionado of various cartoon series. Now that Noah is nearing that age, I guess a re-watch is in order. 

[RonnieB]

5 minutes ago, Ben Joest said:

I think it is a combination of the age and being boys. Noah is utterly fascinated with butts, farts, and including poopy in his sentences. The joy he gets out of this is heart warming and little disturbing.

Noah needs to ask Alexa to play, "Everyone's got butt cheeks". Your future son in law used to play this every morning while eating a bowl of cereal. 

[GolfSpy_KFT]

12 minutes ago, Ben Joest said:

I think it is a combination of the age and being boys. Noah is utterly fascinated with butts, farts, and including poopy in his sentences. The joy he gets out of this is heart warming and little disturbing.

Don't even get me started on farting lol....totally my fault because I am still a child at heart and still find farts hilarious, but every time one of them rips a big one, it's a little smirk followed by a belly laugh. Always gets me on a roll too....their mother just rolls her eyes 

[poprocksncoke]

2 hours ago, Ben Joest said:

I think it is a combination of the age and being boys. Noah is utterly fascinated with butts, farts, and including poopy in his sentences. The joy he gets out of this is heart warming and little disturbing.

Trust me, it's not just boys 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

52 minutes ago, poprocksncoke said:

Trust me, it's not just boys 

Oh, I know. My girls think butts and farts are funny, but the boy has raised it to an art form. I’m not sure I’m that passionate about anything…

[poprocksncoke]

So to stay on topic, last night my daughter called me a buttface 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

My middle daughter Katie has discovered the phrase “your mom” and think’s it is the appropriate response to a number of questions. She’s nine.

[No3PuttLaLa]

Little dude is not feeling well for the first time. Us an elevated temp at 102° and just lethargic.

Have to admit, as a first timer through this… not enjoyable seeing the little one not feeling well. Hoping it passes quickly for him. 

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, No3PuttLaLa said:

Little dude is not feeling well for the first time. Us an elevated temp at 102° and just lethargic.

Have to admit, as a first timer through this… not enjoyable seeing the little one not feeling well. Hoping it passes quickly for him. 

The first hundred times or so, it’s terrifying. There aren’t many things that will make you feel as powerless as a sick infant. I know it isn’t easy, but try to keep in mind that this too shall pass and he’ll be back to himself in no time. But yes, the hours between now and then are long and drawn out and feel twice as long. Hang in there