Chris and I have finally launched our long anticipated, highly rated, very “sophisticated,” blog about two ‘stay at home dads.’ So, because you’ve asked, we’ve delivered, and you can now follow every word of our dudely dialogue right here at
www.dudesondiapers.com
Chris just plunked out his little dude this past February, and I (Chuck), 12 months ago, cast forth my demon seed and have been experiencing what it’s like to be a stay-at-home mo.. er.. dad (you moms out there, we finally understand, and WE SALUTE YOU)!
A few bits about the blog -
Our mission is simple: Present entertaining information that is stimulating, socially inappropriate, sometimes irreverent, yet pertaining to babies…and dudes…and a blog… OK, so you get it: Two dudes, two babies, one blog. Oh yeah, we’re also on Twitter and Facebook, both as DudesOnDiapers.
So link us, tweet us, email us and, if you want, you can even yell at us (we probably deserve it). But most importantly, share us with your friends, family and other dudes (working or not). Trust me, this baby thing takes some getting used to. And who knows you may actually learn something, or more likely, learn what not to do. Anyway, we’re there for you, dudes.
More dude links:
www.facebook.com
www.twitter.com/dudesondiapers
Keep the dialogue going, dudes!
Chuck and Chris
Chuck,
JD Henderson here. Don sent me a link to your blog.
Congratulations on Reagan! As for the blog… well… I can honestly say I never expected it. But knowing you, I can also say it didn’t surprise me.
Have fun and take care.
JD
Great site, Chuckie. Crank out a few more spawns!!
I am a Stay at Home Dad in Charleston, SC. This is a great blog. I would love to include it on my blog as well http://dadfactor.blogspot.com
AWESOME idea guys. Look forward to reading your posts. Hurry up and get that little guy out Chris!
Funny and informative site dudes. I don’t have kids yet but when I do I’ll be that much more informed on how to take care of them, meaning baby and wife:)
Funny site. My wife is expecting in March, so I will be relating very soon.
Ahhhh… so cool to have more dads out there blogging about this fatherhood journey. I’ll be right with you guys in July once Jane gives birth to Tarzan Junior!
Right on man, another brother in arms. We’ll keep an eye out for Tarzan Jr at http://www.hisboyscanswim.com
OMG, this is LOL funny. Chuck, haven’t had too much time for poo and potty training reading, but this is funny…..and the website is pretty sophisticated. I’m a little shocked…and scared.
Anyway, I guess this is better than playing video games all day, watching March Madness, Sports Center, MLB Extra Innings, tweeting, and…….hmmm. Nevermind.
Chuck here – Don, don’t be scared. Remember, it’s just two dudes blogging while wearing diapers. What’s so weird?
Oh yeah, Chuck set your TiVo for Sunday nights on HBO to catch Flight of the Concords. It’s sooooo you.
I love your site. Keep it up !
Killa site dudes – I got two of my own, Thomas 3 and Willie Joe 1 1/2. Momma makes the hay whilst daddy stays home and plays. Downtime? not really much cause the work never ends – but when it comes you gotta lean back and twist and burn one (outside of course). Been a stay at home dad for over a year now and I freakin love it. One of the greatest experiences of my life. What we need is a daddys night out or summer family get together. oh yeah – good activity for kids is plant a garden – some work required but the kids love it and it can be very rewarding.
Keep it real dudes!
Jed
Hola Dads! California Dad here, read your press in the Sacramento Bee.
I began staying at home with my (now) 17-month old daughter Bee two days a week 3 months ago when my wife returned to work full time. I can’t say it’s been an easy road (I’ve had several 4- and 5-day weeks at home) but it has transformed my relationship with my little girl at an amazing time of her life. I got to see her progress from drunken-staggers to full-tilt sprints and from occasional words to complete sentences (well, baby-talk sentences).
The challenges are real and constant, but we’re incredibly lucky, gents. Thanks for the site.
Hola Dude! I’m the Californian dude of Dudes on Diapers. Yeah, the benefits of staying home with our daughter definitely outweighs any negative aspect. I truly enjoy what I’m doing now. I couldn’t say that when I was working at a highly charged and politicized corporation. I think the only drawback is the lack of adult interaction. All the more reason to get her talking, albeit in “baby-talk sentences.” If that’s what I get to look forward to, I’ll take it!
Really cool site “Dudes”, I am too a Sacramento stay at home dad, I have a 10 month old son (Thomas) and also do web design from home. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard those same lines from your article in the Bee, “Moms got the day off today hu?”….What a tough job, but I wouldnt change it for the world
Jacob – thanks for checking us out. Yeah, people make assumptions. I can’t really blame them, because I probably thought the same thing before we had Reagan. Man, now I know the “real deal!” BTW – are you involved in any local daddy groups? Curious to see if any exist in Sacto.
what is your direct email address? Need to make contact.
John
John you can reach us or me at dudesondiapers@yahoo.com. Just address it to either Chris or Chuck.
Read the article today in our Portland Metro paper–I’ve been a SAHD of two, for over 6 years now and articles like that are few and far between.
It’s a job and lifestyle I never expected to have, but as the years have gone by, I can’t imagine it any other way. All stay at home parents deserve a pay raise
Keep up the good work!
Thanks dude! We do need a pay raise! And, we need to change the acronym SAHD. We’re anything but SAHD. We’re RAD, really awesome dads! Seriosly, thanks for the positive feedback bro.
Hey, read your article on the Oregonian today. Refreshing to know there are others out there! I’m not a full SAHD (involuntarily put on part-time… for now), but I’m so glad you’re helping to bring attention to us! Thanks dudes!
Thanks bro! Being a SAHD ain’t that bad, eh? Haven’t seen the Oregonian piece today. Hope they didn’t call us a bunch of “slackers” and to “get a JOB!”
Hey, dudes…I’m the wife of a SAHD. Didn’t see the “No girls allowed” sign anywhere and am proceeding with caution. First, I want to say that it does suck that people look at men as lazy when they are SAHD’s. Five months ago my husband wouldn’t have called himself a SAHD but now I believe he accepts the role and is making it work. I come home from work to dinner on the table, laundry done, house cleaning done, so on and so forth. My husband said to me last night that he wants to provide childcare to people at an affordable rate in order to generate income for our household. I know there is going to be some big time rejection from people, and he may not get much of a response either. But I want to know what other SAHD’s think about it and/or have experienced already.
Thank you
-Jenni
Hi Jenni! Thanks for talking with us!
The lazy thing is just odd to me. I’m at that point where I’m so loving being with my child as much as I can…but, I’d have to say that I’d also love to be back at work. So, that does not make me lazy nor any man who cares enough about their kids to take on the role. I personally thing the only thing that can qualify a stay-at-home dad or mom as “lazy” would be if they are staying at home for the simple reason of avoiding an outside the home job. Doing it for that reason can be the wrong reason and can cause problems as they won’t be motivated enough to do the work at home.
As for your husband wanting to expand his stay-at-home thing into a money maker, I think that’s great. You’re right, he may encounter some resistance but once he gets a good reputation, he’ll get referrals, and that is how all good businesses operate!
Jenni – Bravo to you and your husbund! As for starting a childcare service, I’m thinking why not? My wife and I wouldn’t shy away from that, just because he’s a dude. I think people are much more open minded about this than I previously thought. Yeah, there will always be an overly vocal minority. But, don’t let it discourage you, or your husband from doing something really cool (and that brings in some additional income)!
By the way, to go along with previous post…Our daughter is 7 years old and he plans on watching school aged children.
Good for you, chuck. now, Cowboy Up, and get cracking with another kid. You young guys have to learn to toughen up. Taking care of one small house and one child is so easy-peasy-Japanesey. Being a bit older (almost 57), it is sometimes a bit tougher for me to try and take care of 2 small children. Had the 1st one when I was a few weeks shy of 53, and now the younger one just turned 6 months. Nothing like diapers for the last 4 years. Very rewarding at times, as you get to see all of their firsts. But like anyone who had been out in the workforce for over 35 years, it cuts into your freedom. Can’t go out and do anything anymore without a few small shadows with me. But I tell people at least this way I will have 2 to push me in the wheelchair when I get a bit older.
And about the stroller. There is none better than the one we have called the “Sit ‘n Stroll”. The best car seat/stroller EVER built. WalMart.com I believe has it, plus you can Google it. We have had thousands of comments for years and years. Wheels fold up under, and the handle slides in behind the seat to make a super nice car seat. Then just do the opposite, and you have the best stroller around. And at around $170, the best buy or gift there is.
Here’s hoping that you have good luck raising your child. Never having any, and now raising 2, well, for me it has been quite a challenge. But so far, so good. And the wife still likes me most of the time.
Nice website, good luck!
Thanks man. Hats off to you! Having kids in your 50s is well…amazing. It must keep you young keeping up with those kids. BTW: will check out the “sit ‘n stroll.” Sounds amazing.
Thanks for the feedback!
I just wanted to say what a great website you have. My husband is a stay at home dad and I think this is a great site that he should see. Glad to see you bringing some positive light to the fact that dads can & are willing to be great factors in their kids lives. My two sons love having dad at home and it gives them some extra special bonding time that they wouldn miss out on if we just stuck them into daycare. =D Keep up the good work.
Thanks April. Yeah, tell your husband to check us out! We DO need more stay at home dads networking. Thanks!
Yo Chuck,
Great idea and Great site!!! Sounds like the SAHD thing is working well for you Reagan and Debi. A stay at home parent is best for the little ones.
Hi Chuck,
Just sent an email to you at the dudes yahoo address.. Great site, great article in the Bee, lets catch up..
-Tad
Dudes,
Major faux paux guys – never ever refer to Sacramento as “Sacto”. Sac or preferably Sactown is accepted here but please no Sacto. Talk like that might get you womped with a bucket of tomatoes if the locals hear you. Oh I’m sorry did I forget to mention that Sacatomato is also ok.
always a pleasure,
Jedders
Hey Chuck,
Interested in doing an interview w/ you for a CBS in L.A.; please send me an e.mail & I can pass along my number through that
Talk to you soon
Thank You!
James