In an effort to reduce my writing time but still post to my blog, I am trying my hand at vlogging. With the high quality built-in camera on my laptop, I’ll record any random thing that involves Avery and myself.
No clue where this will go or if it will last, but hopefully she’ll do more than stare at herself on the screen. The first episode, our “pilot” is nothing to blow your nose at, but at least you get to see a cute kid!
Let me know what you think and if you have any ideas on what to record. I’m thinking some dancing, flips on the pallet, and working out will be in the near future. I also want to record me reading some of our favorite books to her. Maybe even video product reviews too!
What else can you think of?
Vlog, yay or nay? Should I stick to just writing or you like to watch something?
Tropical Storm Bill might keep us inside, but it’s not keeping us from a little daddy-daughter fun! Who’s raining on whose parade now, Bill? I thought it was funny, except that there’s no parade…..*sigh*
In lieu of spending time writing out a blog post, I thought it would be fun to record Avery and her Daddy (that’s me) running around the house and me flipping her on a pallet I made in the living room. She gets high and sometimes I let her land a little too hard, but she keeps coming back for more.
I figured slowing down some of the flipping action would make for a fun video to watch for everyone. Make sure you have your audio on as that should make for a good laugh.
If you’re wondering, yes, I will do sound effects for your audio or video project. I know, it’s just a gift. 😉
But seriously, is it just programmed in everyone’s head to make sound effects when playing with kids? I can’t think of a time I don’t make stupid noises when chasing/throwing/tickling Avery, or any kid really.
Hope you enjoy the video as much as I did making it. For the record, this helped wear her out for a much better nap time than the day before…..
Avery has been dancing for a couple months now, and I shared a dance video of her getting down with Jay-Z trying to get that “Dirt Off Her Shoulder” in the past.
I love watching that over and over, it never gets old, but I’ve been wanting to capture another version of her dancing for a while, and was finally successful. No matter what she’s doing in the house, when the intro music to a podcast I’m listening to comes on, she’ll stop and just bust a move wherever she is.
There have been many failed attempts at getting this on video, but here is my short, but successful video capture of Avery getting down.
I love it! Just another thing that will never get old and I’m happy to be able to share it. Go ahead, watch it again, I bet you’ll laugh harder than the first time. If not, go away, it’s cute and I don’t care what you say!
Today’s post is short and quick since we’re at the DFW Family Expo along with our Dallas Dads Group to be part of a Car Seat Safety Workshop put on by Britax. Going Mom and Avery will have plenty to do and see as I help with our group, but I hope to spend time with my girls too. I’ll fill you in on how it went.
Before I leave, Avery wanted me to show you her new picking up a bottle without hands trick.
First, you have to have it on a flat surface. Or the curved seat of daddy’s indoor rower sitting in the kitchen. Make sure to angle yourself just right before going in for the latch.
Then, with full concentration, latch on to the bottle and bite down hard so it doesn’t drop! Side note: do not do this when actually nursing from your Mommy!
That’s it! Once you’ve accomplished the trick (if you’re good like me), go ahead and reward yourself with a good drink of Mommy’s milk; the best stuff on earth for growing kids!
Annnddd back down to do it all over! One more time after that and it’ll be a successful hat trick!
That’s for the NCAA March Madness followers out there. 😉
Speaking of, I filled out my first bracket ever and had no idea what I was doing. I thought I’d have beginner’s luck, but so far, I suck.
Meh, not a big deal to me.
Are you following March Madness?
How’s your bracket doing?
Any dancing kid videos you’d like to share?
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