Things Kids Say – Little Toothbrush Helper

(Late one night, as we’re trying to get the kids ready for bed…)

Clean Mom – Daddy, you have to come see this.

Incredible Dad – What is it?

(I walk over to the kids washroom to take a look and see Ballet Girl proudly standing by with a big smile on her face.)

CM – Take a look at what Ballet Girl did all by herself to help out with the toothbrushes… (picture below) Read the rest of this entry »

Things Kids Say – Zen and the Marvel Universe

Book Boy - “Daddy, it says here in the Marvel Encyclopedia that Harry Osborn is the son of the Green Goblin.  After his Dad was defeated,  Harry became the second Green Goblin.”

Incredible Dad – “Yes, that’s right.”

BB – “But I thought Harry was a good guy.”

ID – “Nope, he turned into a bad guy.”

BB – “But you said that deep down inside, everyone is good.”

ID – “Hmm… you’re right… I mean that Harry Osborn is good, deep down inside, but he made a lot of bad choices.”

BB – “Uh-huh…”

(Silence ensues as I wonder if he’s pondering the deep meaning and import of my last statement; when he suddenly says…) Read the rest of this entry »

Three Fun Ways To Customize Your Christmas Greetings

The Christmas season has officially arrived at IncredibleDad.com.

I’ve changed my clothes (see pic at bottom of site) and I’ve hung some decorations (like the new header?). It is without a doubt my favourite time of the year!  I’ve also got my personalized message from Santa… but I can’t believe I’m on the naughty list…

Want to impress your kids with customized Christmas greetings from Santa himself (or annoy your friends by filling their Inbox with emails about YOU)?  Then read on to see three great choices available to you!  Also see a video on how NOT to make an appearance as Santa Claus! Read the rest of this entry »

Top Five Board Games for Families with Young Children!

“Guess Who” Champion! That’s my current claim to fame in our Incredible Household!

Ballet Girl is the current “Chutes and Ladders” Champion, Book Boy is the current “Monopoly Junior” Champion and Clean Mom… well, we think she’s the current “Paper Rock Scissors” Champion.

Either way, it’s easy to see that games are a big part of how our family plays together.  In this article, read how our favourite board games match up against the Web’s top lists and gain some valuable strategies that may mean the difference between you being first … or worst!  Not that it’s all about winning… uh-huh… Read the rest of this entry »