This posting is a call out to "at home Dads" and single fathers in southern NJ to join a community of your peers. This group is created out of a desire to communicate, share ideas, pass on knowledge and tips, network socially and professionally and generally act as support for fathers in caring and raising their children. Whether you have been doing it for years, or just starting out we all could use a resource that is powered by people who can understand your somewhat unique position in life. I know you are out there! Join Up!
Heya All
Yo, jus checkin in to see if anyones still postin? Had a week down in Sea Isle, was great, the kids loved the beach and boardwalk-took them to both OC and WW, jus one day of rain, but we needed it. The 3 older ones are doin a town camp this week, and the lil guys doin "school" Tues/Thurs, so i won't be meetin up this week, but i'll check back.....
Hope everyones well, talk to y'all soon,
Paddy
7/16, 23 Meetup
Heya Guys, FYI, kids are in camp this week, and Colin in "school" on Tues/Thurs, so we're not makin it today. Also, we're on vaca next week, so i'll catch up at months end or early August. Hope you're all well, cheers,
Paddy
Upcoming events nearby in July
Hey all,
I wanted to tell you about some things coming up in the area:
1. The Cumberland County Fair is going on this week. Info at : http://www.cumberlandcofair.com.
2. The Mann Music Center has two free concerts coming up: one called Drumline Thursday 7/16 @ 11am and the other called Urban Dance Explosion Monday, July 20 at 11am. Info at manncenter.org
Thursday 7/9
I'm up for getting together Thursday 7/9. Anyone else available? Same bat time, same bat channel?
Thursday 7/2?
Hey y'all, wonderin if anyones around tomorrow morn? Was thinkin of doin the park, as long as the rains holdin out. Saw my neighbor Anthony who youse met last week, and he's off and will likely attend as well, leem know if you're around.........cheers,
Paddy
summer reading
Heya Guys, little bit of a washout today, but was fun, I was telling Matthew about this article re: parenting bookd, FYI heres the link:
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/01/books-for-a-parents-nightstand/
and I beleive it was on the RebelDad site he was endorsing another book titled The Daddy Shift, you could google it if yer interested, cheers,
Paddy
Welcome
Hey Bbunny1972, wanted to say hi, and thanks for joining. Feel free to chime in with anything as we try to get this group rollin along. Hope to "see" ya online soon, cheers,
Paddy
Moms Club
While we were there today, there were the couple Moms setting up for a party, "You stay at home Dads?" they asked when i was leaving......turns out they're part of the Moms Club of Winslow Twp, and tho theres no Dads joined as yet, they welcomed us to join. Thier website is www.wtmomsclub.southjersey.com, don't know if i'd join, but check out the site and see what ya think, see yas soon,
Paddy
Membership in SJ Dads group triples in 24 hours!
Welcome msbleary! The group is new and we only have three members, but i really think this blog can help all of us sahds thrive in the crazy world we live in.
Welcome
Welcome Paddy! This group is brand spankin new! You are the first member, since I started the group on 3/31. I'm a dad of two: ages 3months, and 3 years. I was a part time SAHD for the first year or so with my daughter ( i worked part-time in sales, and had help from a local care provider). Now I am full time with my son and my daughter goes to "school" two days a week. I started this group to connect with other guys that have a similar lifestyle as I do, and hopefully to find others who have been at it a little longer than me that I could lean on for support.