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I've been drawing comics about life as a dad since my son was born three years ago. I use it as a visual journal (that I ultimately want to gift to my kid!), where I try to capture a moment a day.

When I started this journey of parenthood, I had no idea what I was doing. And after three years, I still sort of have no idea what I'm doing...but I do know parenting is as tough as it is rewarding.

So if you're parent, kudos to you! And if you're not a parent, well then tell your mom or dad kudos to them!

You can follow along with our adventures on Instagram, Facebook, or my website.

More info: Instagram

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Easy solution, don’t give your phone to your kids.

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Xoxo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother was laughing so hard she was crying when we realized my toddler found her mother's phone and the texts were NOT from an adult. She was just tapping the autocomplete bar like a toddler does, and we all got some insight into the standard conversations mommy has. Absolutely priceless!

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Dorothy Stovall
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Photographic evidence = tiny kid who takes nothing but selfies then puts your phone back and you have a HUNDRED pictures of the kid that are better than the ones you take!

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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

puti it up someplace they can't get it if you can't carry it around or hold it

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Eden-Rose Huntsman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

one time my cousin found my dad's phone and tried to unlock it so many times it reset

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TerrySane
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how is my son trying to do something on my phone with his cute small finger. And if I don't want it. I put the phone out of reach. The problem is when I want to do something important and he sees me. But in general I don't mind his interest in my phone.

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Erika Drewke
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

with my niece its mostly youtube and cartoon-y songs thats the giveaway

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back atya
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's stupid to give a toddler a phone. He can damage it or the parent is not being a parent an needs an electronic baby sitter.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should make those cool beds for adults. We appreciate them way more. ♥ Children go for boxes anyway....

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Toni Tangents
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can remember being a toddler, and trying to communicate as people failed to understand me much of the time, which was very frustrating! I remember watching a soap opera, and although it was in English I couldn't follow a word of it. I could follow many things my family said tho.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

U see how there are multiple bingo balls going out this means that the baby will wake up multiple times

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Stephanie Bladyak
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seems like vacationing with kids would be more stressful than just staying home.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ever heard plans never work out?! What about ppl with two and more?

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I pack very tight, or very loose, so this image, if I was the father, everything I need is a blanket, pillow, food, and a backpack of clothes, but toddlers think they have to bring EVERYTHING, EVEN THE F***ING CRIB

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so long time since we can't spell in front of our sons :-)

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

mom's problems :-). i love to see my kids growing up, get more mature

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep..I agree. Coffee is a food group all on it's own. Why do you think there are so many different flavors of creamers....

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had my child three years ago and my mom told me to never have her sleep in my bed, because she'd get used to it and then it'd be so difficult to get her to sleep in her own bed. Let me tell you, I regret listening. A lot of times I wish my daughter would want to sleep in my bed with me. I work all day, and she goes to sleep early at night so I barely see her :( cuddles at night would be nice. But she's so used to sleeping in her own bed, she doesn't ever want to sleep in mine. Trust me OP, you're lucky!

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