Monthly Archives: October 2016

Dear Jackrabbit #3 – Books

Posted on October 9, 2016 by jdteehan

Dear Jackrabbit, You’re four weeks and a day old. Still with us? Good! (I did’t really need you to answer. i can see you from here as I type this.) What to write about this week? Tough to choose. I … Continue reading →

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Music Doth Soothe the Savage Beast

Posted on October 6, 2016 by jdteehan

I am not someone who sings well. My old joke is that I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. I may be a little harsh on myself as I actually sing fairly well when no one is around to … Continue reading →

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Hold That Baby! (and introducing Tarquin the Whale)

Posted on October 4, 2016 by jdteehan

Last week we took young Jack out to meet some friends of ours. Predictably, passing the baby around was a popular pasttime for all those present. Except for one person. We’ll call him Joe. Joe didn’t want to hold the … Continue reading →

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And the Jackabbit is live!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by jdteehan

Dearjackrabbit.com is now officially live! Huzzah! I’ve already made a few posts for this past week, two weekday posts bookended by two “Dear Jackrabbit” posts. This site will update three times a week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday with Sunday always … Continue reading →

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Dear Jackrabbit #2

Posted on October 2, 2016 by jdteehan

Dear Jackrabbit, Hi. It’s me again. Your dad. Today, I’m going to tell you a bit about your name–how you were named, and where those names come from. John “Jack” Eric Reilly Teehan Bit of a mouthful, eh? I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Babies and the Brain

Posted on October 2, 2016 by jdteehan

During M’s pregnancy we learned that the very act of being pregnant can have some disturbing cognitive effects. M swore she was getting stupider. I wasn’t totally inclined to believe her because on her worst day she is still smarter … Continue reading →

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Everything I Ever Knew About Taking Care of Babies I Learned From My Pet Goat (Well… Almost)

Posted on October 2, 2016 by jdteehan

It’s four in the morning and an angry, hungry bleating has awoken me. I look at the clock and realize that yes, it’s that time. I get up and blearily mix up some formula, put it in a clean bottle with … Continue reading →

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Dear Jackrabbit #1

Posted on October 2, 2016 by jdteehan

Dear Jackrabbit, Welcome to the world, little guy. We’ve been waiting quite a while for you and we could not be happier that you are finally out and about. Jeez… where to start? Well, you’ve met your mother already. You … Continue reading →

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