The Two Fathers Song

This one totally makes my heart melt. I can only hope that our daughter will be singing songs about us one day. NICE SONGS I HOPE!

Thank You California!!!!!!!!!!!!

The stay has been lifted (effective Aug 18) and couples in California will have the freedom to marry once again!

Marriage Equality will be a reality in my lifetime!

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It's a Diaper Dude!!!

Finally, a diaper bag that dads won't shy away from.

Specially designed for hip dads (and moms!), this cool sack has sporty messenger styling and lots of handy features for on-the-go parents.

I bought the camo one with the orange trim. The best part is that access to every zippered pouch is on the same side of the bag. Carry the little one on either side of your body and you can still slip your hand into the bottle compartment or quickly grab a wipe.

Many styles. Many shapes. Many sizes. All very cool. Check them out at the Diaper Dude website.

Manhood By Cuddle

Until recently, our bedtime routine was pretty simple and very satisfying:

1. Get into your jammies.
2. Brush your teeth.
3. Brush your hair.
4. Pee pee and wash your hands.
5. Crawl in my lap for 3 books, 3 songs, 1 prayer.

Simple.Until she began to grow. Now, at 40 pounds, item 5 isn't so simple. She crawls into my lap and either my legs fall asleep, I can't turn the pages easily, or my "man parts" get crushed.

So we've changed item 5 to read: Crawl into bed and I will read to you from the rocking chair beside your bed. But after reading Tom Matlack's article on The Good Man Project web site, I've decided to change up item 5 again. Tonight I will crawl into bed and cuddle my daughter as we read our bedtime stories. No cramped legs, no page turning obstructions and no crushed "man parts".

Does Parental Sexual Orientation Matter?

Charlottesville VA, July 21, 2010 - Should the sexual orientation of prospective adoptive parents be considered when placing children in adoptive homes? According to the results of a new University of Virginia study, the answer may be "no."

The entire text of this amazing study can be found at the Williams Institute web site.

How Do We Love Thee???

Let us count the ways!

Plain and simple - We LOVE Continental Airlines! We live in Houston so we are at the very hub of Continental activity. Flights are simple from here to anywhere we want to go. But that's not why we love Continental.

We love Continental Airlines because we fly as a family and we are treated as a family. My partner is a Million Mile traveler and he frequently gets upgraded to First. As a result, our 4 year old gets bumped to First quite often. And as the ultimate result, I get a few hours of PEACE and QUIET in Coach. No problem for me because I get pity cocktails from the front of the plane.

Flight attendants frequently steal our daughter and parade her thru the cabin or assist with toilet duties - you know how all girls go to the potty together! I love looking up the long aisle from Coach only to see my daughter holding court at the front of the plane. Cookies, milk, movies and every type of pampering allowed by law. She also loves Continental!

When we check in or check luggage we aren't questioned about who is with whom or why there are 2 men traveling with a little girl. We aren't subjected to the odd glances of those that might not approve of our family. If anything, we are welcomed and celebrated on Continental more often than any other airline that we've flown.

We hate to see the Continental era come to an end. We are dreading the inevitable end of our favorite airline. But we hope and pray that the transition is smooth and painless and that the same wonderful people that have welcomed us in the P Club and served us on the planes will continue to do so for a very long time. Oh, and we hope that that Dave Hilfman guy gets to stay in Houston! :-)

DAY OF DECISION!

Today, sometime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. PDT (4 p.m. and 6 p.m EDT) the Prop 8 decision will be handed down. This is an historic day for the LGBT community.

Visit the Perry et al v. Schwarzenegger et al web site for periodic updates.

Campus Pride!!!

Is it time to send your grown up Gayby to college? Are you looking for an LGBT-friendly college for yourself? Look no further.

Campus Pride announces its annual rating of over 200 colleges for their friendliness to LGBT students. This year 19 schools received full five-star ratings. Sadly, my alma mater isn't on the list. :-(

My Other Dad T-shirt

A vintage bodybuilder spices up this design from Pride Families.

If you've never visited Zazzle you are missing a great opportunity. Zazzle gives you the ability to select your favorite designs and place them on literally hundreds of products from apparel to gifts to bumper stickers.

Check out the Pride Families store on Zazzle TODAY!

My Other Dad T-shirt from Zazzle.com