tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post7420865744468569870..comments2023-07-07T01:24:48.889-07:00Comments on Those Two Daddies: It's Just Emotion That's Taking Me Over...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15478986388528262552noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-75644959489768929032009-03-16T19:43:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:43:00.000-07:00Also, there's an LGBT family group for those in th...Also, there's an LGBT family group for those in the Phoenix metro area. Here is their Yahoo Group link:<BR/><BR/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rainbowfences/<BR/><BR/>- LouieTim and Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493772304528584115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-22349173263367303892009-03-16T19:40:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:40:00.000-07:00Also, many (most) Gay Pride festivals now include ...Also, many (most) Gay Pride festivals now include Gay Families!!!<BR/><BR/>The one in Phoenix has it's own Kidspace/play area for the kids:<BR/><BR/>From www.PhoenixPride.org/<BR/>KIDSPACE (Children's Play Area)<BR/>KidSpace is open this year from 12:00pm - 6:00pm each day located near the Bistro Stage area. Various craft/creative activities, games and a rest area will be available for children from 4-10 years old. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. (Please note that this is not a babysitting service.) Area will be managed by volunteers. This year kidSpace features Freckle Farm Pony Rides and Petting Zoo. Have your child’s picture taken with the ponies!<BR/><BR/>So, there are still MANY Gay related events that can cross over into the Gay Family Lifestyle!!!<BR/><BR/>- LouieTim and Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493772304528584115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-923765785857073792009-03-16T17:48:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:48:00.000-07:00Speaking of diapers. I'm thinking of trying out th...Speaking of diapers. I'm thinking of trying out the "Diaper Free Baby" method. A natural approach to responding to babies' elimination needs.<BR/><BR/>They have a local chapter that meets near Waddell and Reems.<BR/><BR/>Here are some links:<BR/>http://www.diaperfreebaby.org/<BR/><BR/>Local YahooGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diaperfreebabyofarizona<BR/><BR/>Better for the environment.<BR/>Better for your wallet.<BR/>Better for your baby, according to those that practice this technique.<BR/><BR/>- LouieTim and Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493772304528584115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-16372541751561664752009-03-16T17:37:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:37:00.000-07:00I wouldn't say that you are giving up your gay ide...I wouldn't say that you are giving up your gay identity.<BR/><BR/>I think that gays becoming parents and getting married, etc. just means that we are growing up and maturing as our own community.<BR/><BR/>As I have read from numerous other gay fathers, they end up coming out of the closet MORE after becoming parents than before.<BR/><BR/>Because people will always be asking "where's mommy", "where's the wife", etc. Then that's your opportunity to educate people by coming out and teaching them about the "other" gay lifestyle, diapers, laundry, work, taxes, daycare, etc.<BR/><BR/>So, think of it as leaving the "single" life and not the "gay" life.<BR/><BR/>There's more to being gay than just bar hopping, as most of us know.<BR/><BR/>- LouieTim and Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493772304528584115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-53775513957480341712009-03-16T15:18:00.000-07:002009-03-16T15:18:00.000-07:00Creating your family is the most amazing thing eve...Creating your family is the most amazing thing ever. You have an obvious gift, in your humour...believe me, you will retain it. Our little one loves her Daddy being the silliest thing ever ;-)<BR/><BR/>From you neighbors ;-)<BR/><BR/>Daddy, Papa & BellaBellaDaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469029319230742802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-19829975598556344432009-03-16T11:08:00.000-07:002009-03-16T11:08:00.000-07:00Hey! I just came across your blog for the first ti...Hey! I just came across your blog for the first time today - what an amazing first entry for me to read!! Congratulations! I don't even know you and I'm excited for you both. Looking forward to reading more!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091807520636870494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-79558322780789003592009-03-16T05:19:00.000-07:002009-03-16T05:19:00.000-07:00This post was great....very heartful and touching!...This post was great....very heartful and touching! Your sweet baby girl will be lucky to have you as parents.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711867239693046100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-74111130442584255912009-03-16T05:04:00.000-07:002009-03-16T05:04:00.000-07:00Having a baby changes everything! I love this pos...Having a baby changes everything! I love this post! Thank you for sharing!2momswithaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326030767018081902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-72121403379754652152009-03-16T00:48:00.000-07:002009-03-16T00:48:00.000-07:00Bobby, would you email me your mailing address? I ...Bobby, would you email me your mailing address? I would like to mail you some things that we are no longer using for YOUR DAUGHTER if you would accept.<BR/><BR/>My email is Nicksboo824@yahoo.comMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122316512932188490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-54785447826198697592009-03-15T21:42:00.000-07:002009-03-15T21:42:00.000-07:00You forgot overwhelmed. You probably feel overwhel...You forgot overwhelmed. You probably feel overwhelmed with all the emotion, the activity, the anticipation. If you don't feel overwhelmed now, you will!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-42262885912890675552009-03-15T17:02:00.000-07:002009-03-15T17:02:00.000-07:00you guys are going to love love LOVE this portion ...you guys are going to love love LOVE this portion of your journey... and as a new mommy myself, i give you just the following advice- if you are using disposable diapers, use the ones with the wetness indicator lines!!! pampers sensitive swaddlers and huggies have them (that i am aware of). a few times i forgot to make sure that i got the right ones, and, well, diaper duty just wasn't the same without them ;-) i am sooooo happy for you :-)shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539448324165696424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-8784650701041613442009-03-15T14:16:00.000-07:002009-03-15T14:16:00.000-07:00Oh, what an exciting time! You're making me cry, ...Oh, what an exciting time! <BR/><BR/>You're making me cry, remembering the first few times I said "my daughter."<BR/><BR/>You're spot on about how much your identity will change, how watering holes that felt like second homes will suddenly become alien planets. If you're like me, you'll hardly ever miss them.<BR/><BR/>You'll just have so much parenting to do. So so excited for all of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-33808314623499873602009-03-15T13:02:00.000-07:002009-03-15T13:02:00.000-07:00It's amazing how much our live's have to change , ...It's amazing how much our live's have to change , and that identity that we held on to for so long is about to change.. For the better of course..I used to miss the bars and the fun associated with it all but I realized the content I feel when I step into my home and Thank God He's Blessed me So Much... I'm sending you guy'd Lot's of Love and Light... ANd We are keeping You Guy's in our Prayer's...jaysinwantsu03https://www.blogger.com/profile/05213987329352148505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350995777829265071.post-90903490801151366662009-03-15T13:01:00.000-07:002009-03-15T13:01:00.000-07:00It's amazing how much our live's have to change , ...It's amazing how much our live's have to change , and that identity that we held on to for so long is about to change.. For the better of course..I used to miss the bars and the fun associated with it all but I realized the ontent I feel when I step into my home and Thank God He's Blessed me So Much... I'm sending you guy'd Lot's of Love and Light... ANd We are keeping You Guy's in our Prayer's...jaysinwantsu03https://www.blogger.com/profile/05213987329352148505noreply@blogger.com