Comments for Brandon Gilbert http://thebrandnewdad.com Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Bassn1958 http://thebrandnewdad.com/2012/01/are-you-afraid-of-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-1001 Bassn1958 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:49:00 +0000 http://thebrandnewdad.com/?p=912#comment-1001 I don;t think Ryne is afraid of the dark at all.  Ryne just wants top be sure, that if his Papa comes to see him, that the light will be on so Papa won't have any trouble finding him. I don;t think Ryne is afraid of the dark at all.  Ryne just wants top be sure, that if his Papa comes to see him, that the light will be on so Papa won’t have any trouble finding him.

]]> Comment on Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Suzanne http://thebrandnewdad.com/2012/01/are-you-afraid-of-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 Suzanne Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:26:00 +0000 http://thebrandnewdad.com/?p=912#comment-1000 Quinn and Piper have both gone through this--very similarly, seemingly overnight. We installed extra night-lights and have recently moved them into one room because Piper had been coming into our room anywhere between midnight and 3am to finish out the night. She said she heard a sound, she calls it "Swiper." Whatever it is must sound like Swiper the Fox. I think for Quinn it was vampires, though I'm not sure where she picked it up. Kelly gave my girls these awesome "lava" lamps that you can probably still find at K-mart. They are like fake aquariums and give off a lot of light and a pretty steady hum that is soothing.  Quinn and Piper have both gone through this–very similarly, seemingly overnight. We installed extra night-lights and have recently moved them into one room because Piper had been coming into our room anywhere between midnight and 3am to finish out the night. She said she heard a sound, she calls it “Swiper.” Whatever it is must sound like Swiper the Fox. I think for Quinn it was vampires, though I’m not sure where she picked it up.

Kelly gave my girls these awesome “lava” lamps that you can probably still find at K-mart. They are like fake aquariums and give off a lot of light and a pretty steady hum that is soothing. 

]]> Comment on Are You Afraid of the Dark? by LAURA http://thebrandnewdad.com/2012/01/are-you-afraid-of-the-dark/comment-page-1/#comment-999 LAURA Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:07:00 +0000 http://thebrandnewdad.com/?p=912#comment-999 I was afraid of the dark as a kid.  I think kids see the negative space.  Things are less concrete in the dark.  Their budding imagination probably finds it hard to sort out.  In the light, everything is in it's place and we no longer focus on the weight of the negative space.  I'm not sure if I'm explaining this well at all. The dark felt heavy and unknown to me as a kid, and still can even today. Sweet boy.  How great is it though that he was able to pinpoint the problem and fix it himself.  He wasn't paralyzed by fear into inaction.  He knew what he needed and went for it!  Sweet dreams Ryne! I was afraid of the dark as a kid.  I think kids see the negative space.  Things are less concrete in the dark.  Their budding imagination probably finds it hard to sort out.  In the light, everything is in it’s place and we no longer focus on the weight of the negative space.  I’m not sure if I’m explaining this well at all. The dark felt heavy and unknown to me as a kid, and still can even today. Sweet boy.  How great is it though that he was able to pinpoint the problem and fix it himself.  He wasn’t paralyzed by fear into inaction.  He knew what he needed and went for it!  Sweet dreams Ryne!

]]> Comment on Roll Tide Means I Love You by Hosienation http://thebrandnewdad.com/2012/01/roll-tide-means-i-love-you/comment-page-1/#comment-998 Hosienation Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:02:00 +0000 http://thebrandnewdad.com/?p=905#comment-998 You aren't a real Alabama fan if you pulled for Auburn. Which probably means you're cool. You aren’t a real Alabama fan if you pulled for Auburn. Which probably means you’re cool.

]]> Comment on Third Visit with Santa by Tomlesliezab http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/12/third-visit-with-santa/comment-page-1/#comment-997 Tomlesliezab Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:48:00 +0000 http://thebrandnewdad.com/?p=894#comment-997 WOW!  Ryne is growing up too quickly, as they all do!!! WOW!  Ryne is growing up too quickly, as they all do!!!

]]> Comment on Third Visit with Santa by Kandre http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/12/third-visit-with-santa/comment-page-1/#comment-996 Kandre Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:26:00 +0000 http://thebrandnewdad.com/?p=894#comment-996 What a beautiful boy! and so so loving!  What a beautiful boy! and so so loving! 

]]> Comment on Wordless Wednesday: Swing Time by LAURA http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/08/wordless-wednesday-swing-time/comment-page-1/#comment-995 LAURA Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:14:00 +0000 http://thebrandnewdad.com/?p=838#comment-995 He is so sweet I can barely stand it!   He is so sweet I can barely stand it!  

]]> Comment on Wordless Wednesday: Swing Time by twistedxtian http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/08/wordless-wednesday-swing-time/comment-page-1/#comment-994 twistedxtian Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:46:00 +0000 http://thebrandnewdad.com/?p=838#comment-994 Swings are a blast! :) My son (and now my daughter) love them! Swings are a blast! :) My son (and now my daughter) love them!

]]> Comment on The ATL: Week 1 (and a half) in Review by Leslie http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/06/the-atl-week-1-and-a-half-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-970 Leslie Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:30:00 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=792#comment-970 You and Jamie are awesome parents of an awesome little boy! You and Jamie are awesome parents of an awesome little boy!

]]> Comment on The Worst Day(s) of My Life Part 2 by Vicki Evans http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/06/the-worst-days-of-my-life-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-969 Vicki Evans Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:28:00 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=785#comment-969 what a terrible thing for a first time parent to have to deal with!!! still have ya'll in my prayers!! what a terrible thing for a first time parent to have to deal with!!! still have ya’ll in my prayers!!

]]> Comment on The Worst Day(s) of My Life-Part 1 by Anonymous http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/05/the-worst-days-of-my-life-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-968 Anonymous Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:20:00 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=782#comment-968 You've been in my thoughts and prayers as well. You're doing good work. I know you've been facing opposition from all sides, but it's making a difference. I am proud to be able to call you a friend. You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers as well. You’re doing good work. I know you’ve been facing opposition from all sides, but it’s making a difference. I am proud to be able to call you a friend.

]]> Comment on The Worst Day(s) of My Life-Part 1 by Anonymous http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/05/the-worst-days-of-my-life-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-967 Anonymous Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:18:00 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=782#comment-967 Even before twitter, I already felt like I knew you because of Michael. He would talk about you and the girls when my wife and I went through his FPU class at First Baptist. We appreciate the prayers so much. It's helped us maintain some sanity through all this. Even before twitter, I already felt like I knew you because of Michael. He would talk about you and the girls when my wife and I went through his FPU class at First Baptist. We appreciate the prayers so much. It’s helped us maintain some sanity through all this.

]]> Comment on The Worst Day(s) of My Life-Part 1 by Stacy http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/05/the-worst-days-of-my-life-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-966 Stacy Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:13:00 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=782#comment-966 My goodness.  I was in shock when I read your tweets that day.  It's amazing how Twitter can connect people.  I mean, I feel like we are friends and it was all I could do not to drive to the hospital that day.  Imagine how weird that would have been!  :)  "Hi.   I'm @sjedwards."  I have prayed for Ryne like I pray for my own children and I rejoice with every step he makes toward a complete recovery.  I don't know your wife at all but, from one mama to another, give her a big hug from me. My goodness.  I was in shock when I read your tweets that day.  It’s amazing how Twitter can connect people.  I mean, I feel like we are friends and it was all I could do not to drive to the hospital that day.  Imagine how weird that would have been!  :)  ”Hi.   I’m @sjedwards.”  I have prayed for Ryne like I pray for my own children and I rejoice with every step he makes toward a complete recovery.  I don’t know your wife at all but, from one mama to another, give her a big hug from me.

]]> Comment on The Worst Day(s) of My Life-Part 1 by Warren Alan Tidwell http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/05/the-worst-days-of-my-life-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-965 Warren Alan Tidwell Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:51:00 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=782#comment-965 Good God, man. You have been in my thoughts more than you know. Thanks for the update. Can't imagine and don't want to imagine it. I've dealt with families that have lost babies in the storms but this hits closer to home, I guess, since I know you so well. Give him a hug for us.  Good God, man. You have been in my thoughts more than you know. Thanks for the update. Can’t imagine and don’t want to imagine it. I’ve dealt with families that have lost babies in the storms but this hits closer to home, I guess, since I know you so well. Give him a hug for us. 

]]> Comment on The ATL: Day 1 in Review by Brandon Gilbert http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/05/the-atl-day-1-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-964 Brandon Gilbert Mon, 30 May 2011 02:32:23 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=770#comment-964 Thank You Christi :) So are you! Thank You Christi :) So are you!

]]> Comment on The ATL: Day 1 in Review by christi s http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/05/the-atl-day-1-in-review/comment-page-1/#comment-963 christi s Sun, 29 May 2011 19:07:00 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=770#comment-963 this is awesome :) this is awesome :)

]]> Comment on The RynoBoy Diaries #7: Shangri-La by Tweets that mention The RynoBoy Diaries #7: Shangri-La | Brandon Gilbert -- Topsy.com http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/the-rynoboy-diaries-7-shangri-la-2/comment-page-1/#comment-956 Tweets that mention The RynoBoy Diaries #7: Shangri-La | Brandon Gilbert -- Topsy.com Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:20:05 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=747#comment-956 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Brandon Gilbert, Brandon Gilbert. Brandon Gilbert said: The RynoBoy Diaries #7: Shangri-La http://ow.ly/3L3ez #fb [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Brandon Gilbert, Brandon Gilbert. Brandon Gilbert said: The RynoBoy Diaries #7: Shangri-La http://ow.ly/3L3ez #fb [...]

]]> Comment on Why Won’t This Kid Grow? by Tweets that mention Why Won’t This Kid Grow? | Brandon Gilbert -- Topsy.com http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/why-wont-this-kid-grow/comment-page-1/#comment-953 Tweets that mention Why Won’t This Kid Grow? | Brandon Gilbert -- Topsy.com Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:17:30 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=744#comment-953 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Brandon Gilbert, Brandon Gilbert. Brandon Gilbert said: Why won't this kid grow? New Blog Post: http://ow.ly/3Geej [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Brandon Gilbert, Brandon Gilbert. Brandon Gilbert said: Why won't this kid grow? New Blog Post: http://ow.ly/3Geej [...]

]]> Comment on Have your Milk and Drink it, too. by Keri http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/have-your-milk-and-drink-it-too/comment-page-1/#comment-952 Keri Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:46:48 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=730#comment-952 That is how Josh and I potty trained Bella. It is exactly how I plan to train Kohen in any area that it will work! It sticks too because any time we clap, Bella wags her tail with a look of pride on her face. That is how Josh and I potty trained Bella. It is exactly how I plan to train Kohen in any area that it will work! It sticks too because any time we clap, Bella wags her tail with a look of pride on her face.

]]> Comment on Why Won’t This Kid Grow? by Brandon Gilbert http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/why-wont-this-kid-grow/comment-page-1/#comment-951 Brandon Gilbert Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:45:59 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=744#comment-951 Well, I'm 5'8 and Jamie is 5'7, but I would like for him to take after his grandfathers. You know how tall my dad is, and Jamie's Dad is over 6' as well. We'll see. Well, I’m 5’8 and Jamie is 5’7, but I would like for him to take after his grandfathers. You know how tall my dad is, and Jamie’s Dad is over 6′ as well. We’ll see.

]]> Comment on Why Won’t This Kid Grow? by westpointbirder http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/why-wont-this-kid-grow/comment-page-1/#comment-950 westpointbirder Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:34:41 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=744#comment-950 I'm 5'6" and Jen is 5'1" so Connor doesn't have a chance. He's going to be small no matter what. I’m 5’6″ and Jen is 5’1″ so Connor doesn’t have a chance. He’s going to be small no matter what.

]]> Comment on Wrangling the Talents of My Little Poocasso by Brandon Gilbert http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/wrangling-the-talents-of-my-little-poocasso/comment-page-1/#comment-949 Brandon Gilbert Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:06:32 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=741#comment-949 Haha! I don't know which is worse...Poo on everything or gender confusion:) I am hoping we've turned the corner on this. No problems today! Haha! I don’t know which is worse…Poo on everything or gender confusion:) I am hoping we’ve turned the corner on this. No problems today!

]]> Comment on Wrangling the Talents of My Little Poocasso by Suzanne Clement http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/wrangling-the-talents-of-my-little-poocasso/comment-page-1/#comment-948 Suzanne Clement Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:04:11 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=741#comment-948 Haven't had this problem but know others who have. I do have a bunch of onesie pajamas, though, if you don't mind him in girlie patterns ; ) Haven’t had this problem but know others who have. I do have a bunch of onesie pajamas, though, if you don’t mind him in girlie patterns ; )

]]> Comment on Have your Milk and Drink it, too. by Tweets that mention Have your Milk and Drink it, too. | Brandon Gilbert -- Topsy.com http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/have-your-milk-and-drink-it-too/comment-page-1/#comment-946 Tweets that mention Have your Milk and Drink it, too. | Brandon Gilbert -- Topsy.com Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:51:09 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=730#comment-946 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Brandon Gilbert. Brandon Gilbert said: "Have your milk and drink it, too" New post up at http://ow.ly/3DFoJ #FB [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Brandon Gilbert. Brandon Gilbert said: "Have your milk and drink it, too" New post up at http://ow.ly/3DFoJ #FB [...]

]]> Comment on Extreme Makeover: Me Addition (Update) by Tweets that mention Extreme Makeover: Me Addition (Update) -- Topsy.com http://thebrandnewdad.com/2011/01/extreme-makeover-me-addition-updates/comment-page-1/#comment-945 Tweets that mention Extreme Makeover: Me Addition (Update) -- Topsy.com Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:14:11 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=727#comment-945 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by jamiegilbert, Brandon Gilbert. Brandon Gilbert said: An update to my "Extreme Makeover: Me Addition" http://ow.ly/3yo24 #fb (Link Corrected) [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by jamiegilbert, Brandon Gilbert. Brandon Gilbert said: An update to my "Extreme Makeover: Me Addition" http://ow.ly/3yo24 #fb (Link Corrected) [...]

]]> Comment on Extreme Makeover: Me Edition by Extreme Makeover: Me Addition (Update) http://thebrandnewdad.com/2010/02/extreme-makeover-me-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-944 Extreme Makeover: Me Addition (Update) Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:38:32 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=461#comment-944 [...] February 15th, 2010, I wrote this post about goals I wanted to accomplish before I turned 30 (which occurs March 28, 2011). If you [...] [...] February 15th, 2010, I wrote this post about goals I wanted to accomplish before I turned 30 (which occurs March 28, 2011). If you [...]

]]> Comment on Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree by Here Comes Santa Claus | Brandon Gilbert http://thebrandnewdad.com/2009/12/rockin-around-the-christmas-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-594 Here Comes Santa Claus | Brandon Gilbert Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:13:09 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=407#comment-594 [...] was not with the typical meltdowns that come with a child who is terrified at the sight of a large man in a red velvet track suit. No, our problem rested with Ryne’s interest in Santa and general disdain for photo [...] [...] was not with the typical meltdowns that come with a child who is terrified at the sight of a large man in a red velvet track suit. No, our problem rested with Ryne’s interest in Santa and general disdain for photo [...]

]]> Comment on My Kid is So Much ________ Than Your Kid by Warren T. http://thebrandnewdad.com/2010/11/my-kid-is-so-much-________-than-your-kid/comment-page-1/#comment-588 Warren T. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:16:41 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=706#comment-588 My wife Jen works with developmentally disabled babies so we obsessed over Connor's development. He didn't walk until he was 18-19 months old and he's perfect- a little too smart for his own good you might say. We worried ourselves sick and he ended up fine. If you have any questions send me a message on facebook. My wife Jen works with developmentally disabled babies so we obsessed over Connor’s development. He didn’t walk until he was 18-19 months old and he’s perfect- a little too smart for his own good you might say. We worried ourselves sick and he ended up fine. If you have any questions send me a message on facebook.

]]> Comment on My Kid is So Much ________ Than Your Kid by Brandon Gilbert http://thebrandnewdad.com/2010/11/my-kid-is-so-much-________-than-your-kid/comment-page-1/#comment-587 Brandon Gilbert Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:50:10 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=706#comment-587 I'm not that worried. I know he'll do it all whenever he's ready to do it. I just find it interesting that it piques my competitive spirit so much. I’m not that worried. I know he’ll do it all whenever he’s ready to do it. I just find it interesting that it piques my competitive spirit so much.

]]> Comment on My Kid is So Much ________ Than Your Kid by chris http://thebrandnewdad.com/2010/11/my-kid-is-so-much-________-than-your-kid/comment-page-1/#comment-586 chris Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:04:24 +0000 http://brandnewdadblog.com/?p=706#comment-586 There is a lot of variation. Even in my family, I seem to remember that Kaydee walked a couple of months before CJ did. That said, if you are worried about it ask your pediatrician. Ours has always been great about telling us what is ok deviation from 'average' versus when to be concerned. There is a lot of variation. Even in my family, I seem to remember that Kaydee walked a couple of months before CJ did. That said, if you are worried about it ask your pediatrician. Ours has always been great about telling us what is ok deviation from ‘average’ versus when to be concerned.

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