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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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M. Mole
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this with people and their dogs.

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    Zenozenobee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Definitivly something that you could see during Fashion Week ;p

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    LOttawa
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neither... don't move... what ever you do... DO NOT MOVE

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    Daria B
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    6 years ago Created 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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    6 years ago Created 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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    TheNerdyOne
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    6 years ago Created 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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    6 years ago Created 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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    LoneWolfie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The similarity is: if you drop any of these, someone dies

    Ben
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember getting off a plane in Madrid after traveling for 20hrs from Sydney. My kids, 6 and 8 at the time - just gave up on being helpful. I had to carry both of them, one on each arm, including my backpack. With my wife carrying their bags and her backpack...trying to work where customs was supposed to be.

    Martha Meyer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it's like walking with a flexible tube full of wet sand.

    Ross Hamilton
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like a wriggly bag of sand that might lick you in the ear without warning.

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    Pamela Scott
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course varying any of those things is easier because they do not wiggle and twist at the worst possible moments.

    Jeannie Carle
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But such a more precious load <3 <3

    Xoxo
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fill a 10 gallon bag with water, coat the bag in grease, and you have a cranky toddler

    Nikki D
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say a sack of potatoes or potting soil, uneven weight distribution and shifts all the time.

    Ben Steinberg
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best upper body workout I've ever had...

    Kai
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But in intense difficulty since the kid wont stay quiet lol

    Toni Tangents
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are these things simply equivalent in weight or is there something else I'm not getting??!

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    Jasmine Walker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor Dad. He just looks more tired and jeez the gray!

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    m. b
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    6 years ago Created 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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    DemPugs
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With cookies too. Always trying to find the largest :D

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    The durpy dolphin
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    6 years ago Created 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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    NWB
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    god it looks cute...until you are living it hahaha

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can so relate, I absolutely dread mealtimes.

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    Jasmine Walker
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trip vs Vacation. There is definitely a difference

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    Kjorn
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    6 years ago Created 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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    Kjorn
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    6 years ago Created 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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    Carol Emory
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    6 years ago Created 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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    ♥Kitty♥
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    6 years ago Created 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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    Janice Seagraves
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just as long as you're not going there without me.

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