Tag Archives: fatherhood
Applause for Sharing and Socks
In my last RPGDad post, I talked about how RPGBaby had suddenly leveled up in several areas (crawling, talking, separation anxiety – the good stuff). Most of her skill increases, however, follow a longer, slower more elaborate progression, and it is pretty delightful to watch. Let’s use getting dressed as an example. Early on, like […]
Multiclass Baby
As a game designer, I have always preferred skill systems, where characters slowly progress in certain abilities, rather than a leveling system, where all of a sudden they gain a number of new powers. In watching RPGBaby develop, however, I have become more of a believer in the leveling process. Her ability to stand up […]
-100 to Hit with Solid Foods
One of the fascinating things about watching RPGBaby learn is realizing just how much we take for granted about even the most basic skills. Take eating (but don’t you dare take my food). I’ve written before how even breast feeding is not wholly instinctive in humans but must be developed. I realized spoon feeding would […]
Autumn Baby Giggles
Gotten busy of late, but wanted to post this video of RPGBaby at four months. I think it shows a good range of four-month-old development, plus it is incredibly cute! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmadDRtjnv4
Wow
I’ve debated a number of names for this article, including “Crappy Jokes Ahead” or “EC Comic Action,” but I keep shaking my head and going, “Wow.” WARNING: Discussion of bodily functions ahead! I’ll just jump in. Sage is 10 weeks old and already learning to use the toilet. We have only had to change one […]