en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1082653 Comments by rodaniel http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2012/07/what-im-loving-july-2012.html#IDComment413210766 We enjoyed "Savages" too! It's rare that we go to movies at the theater, so getting to go see an adult movie was kind of a treat. We've always been big Pixar fans, altho I'll admit I'm kinda soured by their recent shift to churning out sequels. We were really disappointed with "Cars 2" and "Toy Story 3" - both of those were too intense and the peril seemed too real and I had to take Liam out to the lobby to settle down and dry away the tears.. So "Brave" was kind of a redeeming movie since we all enjoyed it. In fact, we liked it so much that we already pre-ordered on Amazon! Wed, 1 Aug 2012 16:16:34 +0000 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2012/07/what-im-loving-july-2012.html#IDComment413210766 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/07/28/buckyballs-to-be-banned-in-the-us/#IDComment410834742 So lemme get this straight - we dare not ban assault rifles or tactical armor, but yes, by all means, let's outlaw little magnetic balls. Because, yeah, a few small-ish caliber rounds to the gut would be preferable to getting a small magnet lodged within the digestive tract. This is knee-jerk reactionism triggered by poor parenting judgement. Its our job as parents to reduce the likelihood of our young children putting hazardous things in their mouths, be that magnets, rocks, Twinkies, Red Bulls. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 01:48:03 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/07/28/buckyballs-to-be-banned-in-the-us/#IDComment410834742 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/04/25/the-battle-for-earth-begins-in-africa-pic/#IDComment347711520 Jeez, Bruckheimer must be kicking himself something fierce for not thinking of this first! Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:12:28 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/04/25/the-battle-for-earth-begins-in-africa-pic/#IDComment347711520 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/10/10/netflix-ditches-qwikster-split/#IDComment205735012 As you suggested, I also feel that people are giving Hastings way too much credit here - it isn't that he suddenly become remorseful over having treated loyal customers so badly. Instead, I'll bet that this change of course is purely motivated by plummeting stock value. Netflix was already embedded in just about everything but your toaster yet rather than continue to build on the captive audience within that already-installed base, they spurned their loyal fans, got greedy and blew a phenomenal, once-in-a-lifetime market lead. Regardless of how much backpedaling they do now, it’ll be nothing short of a miracle if they ever fully recover, especially given how arrogant and cavalier they've been in the past 3-4 months.. This is pure, swift consumer karma in action. Make room on the loser’s bench, TiVo & Palm! Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:31:39 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/10/10/netflix-ditches-qwikster-split/#IDComment205735012 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/09/17-months.html#IDComment201321346 Incredible how much he's grown! Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:35:48 +0000 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/09/17-months.html#IDComment201321346 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/09/17/featured-short-danger-planet-video/#IDComment194606049 There's a lot of classic Looney Toons flavor to this also. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:14:44 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/09/17/featured-short-danger-planet-video/#IDComment194606049 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/09/14/damn-you-dell-damn-you-pic/#IDComment193422829 Too familiar... I just use the USB ports on the accompanying Dell monitors. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:12:32 +0000 http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/09/14/damn-you-dell-damn-you-pic/#IDComment193422829 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/08/nicknames.html#IDComment188576809 We call Liam "Pop Tart" even tho we've never, ever bought him a box of Pop Tarts. It was a nickname cribbed from John Corbett's line on Sex & the City, "What's up, Pop Tart?" Dunno exactly why that lodged so deeply in our brains, but, well, it did. Thu, 1 Sep 2011 01:46:26 +0000 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/08/nicknames.html#IDComment188576809 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/08/fever.html#IDComment186535247 Good Lord, that's terrifying! I'm sure it will have run its course. For the most part, our little adopted guys seem to have superhero immune systems, probably due to the orphanage environment. By the way, when I discussed a similar (but less extreme) bout of fever that Liam had with my nursing pals, they unanimously cited liquid ibuprofen as being better for pedi fever control than acetaminophen. The nurses also said that they alternate those meds (starting with the ibuprofen) every 2 hours in cases of really persistent pedi fevers that won't break. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:16:51 +0000 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/08/fever.html#IDComment186535247 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/08/finding-motherhood.html#IDComment182557957 I've gotta admit - though certainly not proudly - that part of what made the transition harder for me as a new Dad is the difference between me and my peers. That is, I felt like the decision to become a Dad - biologically or otherwise - carries with it some implicit lifestyle changes & sacrifices and as such, I should take an equal share in the parental responsibilities and duties. But my friends who are Dads follow a different code... While I spend most evenings sorting out the next day's clothes, brushing teeth, doing bathtime, and pre-bedtime reading, my buds are out shooting hoops, playing poker, going to movies, or playing Xbox. And I really resented that for quite awhile. My buds are still fairly detached Dads and, honestly, I'm (privately) kinda critical of them for that. But I've mostly come to grips with all of this and I've decided that, well, it's their loss. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:33:33 +0000 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/08/finding-motherhood.html#IDComment182557957 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/08/finding-motherhood.html#IDComment182507555 I dunno if this is the same thing, but I definitely had some tough times when we first got home with Liam. We waited a long time for a child so we were really accustomed to our lives as a couple. We were really used to the rhythm of our lives & home with just the two of us. We may have only added a third person to the mix, but it might as well (in the beginning) have been a dozen! And to make matters worse, we had (and still have) no support system - no parents, no cousins, no friends we could lean on for help (they all had brand new little ones of their own to deal with!). But that boxed in feeling dissipated as we found a rhythm and settled into some workable, comfortable routines. For me, routine and structure has been a blessing. I wouldn't trade being a Dad for the world now, but it was a tough initial few months. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:57:47 +0000 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2011/08/finding-motherhood.html#IDComment182507555 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2010/09/riding-in-cars-with-babies-part-2.html#IDComment100705698 Liam was kinda traumatized when we left the orphanage on "Gotcha Day." I will never forget his terrified little cry and then the way he sang little songs to himself as the shock dulled a bit. Seriously, it chokes me up just remembering the way he sounded. But aside from that, he did pretty well in the car. There was no carseat, but we were required to buckle him in. Then just as now, it's always a good idea to have a few small plastic bags for trash and some baby wipes to deal with messes. Since some kiddos get sick during their first car ride (and with horrendous Moscow traffic, I can't blame 'em!) I might also recommend a ziplock baggie with a damp rag inside for more extensive cleanups. And as with travel now, a fluffy stuffed animal is a nice comfort and can double as a pillow. We avoid toys that can easily roll of into the floorboards or otherwise out of reach. Given everything else you have to keep up with, I don't think I'd recommend trying to take a carseat with you. you're going to have your hands full enough as it is. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:16:18 +0000 http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/2010/09/riding-in-cars-with-babies-part-2.html#IDComment100705698 http://www.lifehack.org/articles/miscellaneous/what-advice-would-you-give-to-your-18-year-old-self.html#IDComment84625588 Stay in school. College is much harder to handle once you have job and/or relationship obligations. Double that difficulty level if you're married. And college teachers are much more difficult to tolerate once you've been out in the real world for awhile. Sat, 3 Jul 2010 22:40:43 +0000 http://www.lifehack.org/articles/miscellaneous/what-advice-would-you-give-to-your-18-year-old-self.html#IDComment84625588