Hello, and thank you for stopping by from the Ultimate Blog Party! My name is Michael, and I share a home in Dallas with my beautiful bride, and our wonderful 3 year old girl who has me completely wrapped around her little finger. I claim to be moderately literate, adequately well traveled, and am clearly well fed.
Daddy Daughter Dance 2012
I try to target parenthood from the father’s perspective, and include a focus the modern dad, social media, technology, entertainment, coffee, cars & cuddles. ツ Though I have an MBA from SMU, I’ve a sneaking suspicion my little girl is far smarter than I am… and I’m certain my wife is.
In addition to this blog, I’m also a featured dad blogger on Babble.com. Please leave a quick comment and a link to your blog if you have one. I LOVE finding great new blogs. Also, let me know if you follow me on any of the following sites, and I’ll follow you right back. Thanks so much, and have a great party!
- New Giveaway! Toydozer: The Fun Toy Clean Up Tool
- 15 Mens Fashion Fails – What Women Wish Guys Knew
- Dear Daddy: I Miss You – A Letter from the Future
- Suffering in Silence – It’s Time We Talk about Miscarriage
- 6 Ways to be a Better Dad
- Dads Just Want to Have Fun
- I Hate Dora the Explorer
- A Dad Weighs In on Breastfeeding
- On Your Third Birthday – A Letter To A Future You
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Mormon Media Reviews
April 13, 2012 at 12:36 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Had to support my fellow “Daddy Blogger!” I am a Dad of 3 young boys so it was be fun to see the other side of fatherhood.
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Michael Schmid
April 13, 2012 at 12:04 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks for dropping by adaddyblog.com! Great to meet another dad blogger! Love the service you provide. I’ve liked you on Facebook, btw. Do you have a Twitter, Pinterest or Google+ account? Let me know and I’ll follow you there, too! Have a super weekend!
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Cascia Talbert (The Healthy Moms Magazine)
April 13, 2012 at 12:47 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Cascia Talbert from The Healthy Moms Magazine – Just dropping by from The Ultimate Blog Party I am looking forward to networking with you and getting to know you better! I hope you have the opportunity to visit our blog! http://www.thehealthymoms.net/2012/04/ultimate-blog-party-2012.html
Michael Schmid
April 13, 2012 at 12:19 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hello, Cascia. We’re honored to have the founder of The Healthy Moms Magazine visit us. I want to thank you for taking the time to visit our site during The Ultimate Blog Party 2012. I’ve liked you on Facebook and am following you on Twitter. Do you have a Pinterest or Google+ account, Cascia? I’d love to connect with you on there as well. Hope you survive Friday the 13th!
Michael Schmid recently posted..Daddy’s Week in Review – From Zombies to Cute Kid Cuddles
Charles V. Taylor
April 13, 2012 at 1:26 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
This is very interesting blog and for sure, we will be happy to read it. Thanks that you shared. I love this link up.. Good thing you post such valuable information like this.
So thanks for hosting!
Michael Schmid
April 13, 2012 at 2:03 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks Charles! Happy to have you drop by.
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Geordon
April 13, 2012 at 11:28 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Yay, another Dad-blogger! Not so many of us around here, so it’s good to see us represent.
I remember when my little girl was that age. She’s now 13, and the time seems to have just rocketed by.
Cheers!
Michael Schmid
April 13, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hey, Geordon. Love your blog. You had me at Happiness is fresh beef jerky. LOL!
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Lara
April 13, 2012 at 12:13 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Michael!
I love the picture of you and your daughter. As you know, my hubby and I follow you on twitter and your blog as well. When you have time, please feel free to visit my blog and my hubby is in the process of redoing his. Love your Babble posts as well.
Michael Schmid
April 13, 2012 at 2:26 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hey, Lara. How are you two doing. I know I’ve been a bit scarce of late. The writing gig at Babble.com has been taking a lot of my free time. I promise to be more sociable from here forward. Thanks so much for dropping by!
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Joyce
April 13, 2012 at 1:00 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hey, Michael we meet yet again. I guess we both are just all over the place, this time I spotted your blog party sign on Pintrest, thought I would stop by. Now I am following you on Pintrest as well.
I just started a new blog for woman on fitness and health. With 20 years of personal experience I thought it was time to share how woman can benefit from staying healthy. Sorry guys, I’m female, so I only know what the effects on me, a woman, have been.
Happy to see you again.
Michael Schmid
April 13, 2012 at 2:01 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I guess we do get around.
Thanks so much for dropping by. I’ll definitely go check out your “pins” and your new blog!
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Jamie and Lindsi
April 13, 2012 at 2:01 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Stopping by from the UBP12. We love checking out “dad blogs”! It’s fun to see the man’s perspective. We’re looking to network with dad bloggers for guest posts so if you are interested let us know!
Michael Schmid
April 13, 2012 at 5:08 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Just came from your site. Love it! I’ll definitely be back. I’m following you on Twitter & Pinterest, and “liked” you on Facebook, btw. Drop me an email about your thoughts about guest posts. Thanks!
Michael Schmid recently posted..THIS WEEK: Dads and Beards, Texas Tornadoes, A Dad’s Suicide
ashley picco (mamawee)
April 13, 2012 at 7:35 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I love reading daddy blogs – it’s nice to get perspective from the opposite gender on parenting issues! Would love for you to come party with me at http://www.talesofmommyhood.com/2012/04/ubp-12.html
Michael Schmid
April 15, 2012 at 12:04 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Ashley. Just came from your blog and also your Facebook page. I was already following you on Twitter, of course. So nice to connect with you via UPB12! Hope you are having a super weekend.
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Ivy
April 14, 2012 at 8:00 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
“I’ve a sneaking suspicion my little girl is far smarter than I am… and I’m certain my wife is.” Smart words.
I know we’ve already connected on the inter webs, but I thought I’d comment any way! You are still one of my personal favorite bloggers!
Keep up the GREAT work!!
– Ivy
@unscriptedlife
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Michael Schmid
April 15, 2012 at 12:08 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thank you so much, Ivy. We do go way back. If Internet years are like Dog years I’ve known you nearly forever?
What a sweet thing to say, btw. Not the part about my wife and darling daughter being smarter than me, though that’s unquestionably true. Have a wonderful day!
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Multi-Testing Mommy
April 15, 2012 at 2:04 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hey there! Paying you a visit for the party!
I see you’re a Star Wars fan too?! So is my hubby!
Your Twitter link isn’t working
but I did follow you on G+!
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Michael Schmid
April 15, 2012 at 3:42 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi! Well, all dads of a certain age (just about any age really) like Star Wars… at least the old ones. Not sure why the Twitter link didn’t work. I’m just @adaddyblog, so http://twitter.com/adaddyblog should work. I’m already following you at https://twitter.com/#!/multitestingmom. Have a great evening!
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Gail
April 15, 2012 at 2:52 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks for checking out Bible Love Notes and “liking” my fb page. I admit I was intrigued and pleasantly surprised with a daddy blog. All power to you…this is a much needed area in blogging. So glad you are giving it a voice. Blessings on you, Gail
Michael Schmid
April 15, 2012 at 5:44 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thank you so much, Gail. I’ve been writing online for more than 7 years, but started writing from a dad’s perspective after our little girl was born 3 years ago. Have a wonderful evening!
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Gail
April 15, 2012 at 2:57 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
P.S. I’m doing a link up on journaling. If you’ve written anything on journaling that you’d like to share, the url is here: http://biblelovenotes.blogspot.com/2012/04/journal-is-verb.html
Michael Schmid
April 15, 2012 at 5:46 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
You know, as much as I’ve written over these past nearly 8 years as a blogger, I’ve never been able to journal. I strongly believe in it as a wonderful practice both for creative types as well as anyone who just needs to get things out, and never mean to share it. I look forward to reading what your other link ups have to say! Thanks!
Michael Schmid recently posted..THIS WEEK: Dads and Beards, Texas Tornadoes, A Dad’s Suicide
Julie
April 15, 2012 at 6:28 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Wow! Your daughter looks like a little fairy! She is so cute! By the way, both of you are adorable!
Michael Schmid
April 16, 2012 at 9:19 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks you, Julie. She called the dance a “ball”, so I’m guessing she was a princess.
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Alissa
April 15, 2012 at 8:27 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Love the photo of you and your girl. Such a precious capture!
We’re already following each other on Twitter and Instagram, I’ll have to double check and make sure my new Facebook page is following you.
As always, love your Avatar too.
Happy UBP!
Here’s my post: http://www.clevercompass.com/weblog/2012/4/15/ultimate-blog-party-2012.html
Michael Schmid
April 16, 2012 at 9:30 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Wonderful to see you here, Alissa. Not sure if you caught one of my posts on Babble.com, but it told how I met my wife. You might find it interesting for reasons that will become clear.
http://blogs.babble.com/dadding/2012/03/08/how-i-met-your-mother/ Hopefully my calendar will be more clear shortly and you’ll see me on Twitter and Instagram more often. Thanks so much for dropping by!
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Megan @ Here to Find Him
April 15, 2012 at 9:00 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I love your site! And that picture of you and your daughter is adorable! Found you through the UBP12
Blessings to you and your family!
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Michael Schmid
April 16, 2012 at 7:27 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hello, Megan. Thank you so much for stopping by my daddy blog. Thank you for the sweet comment about my daughter and me. She is a cutie, I’m forced to agree.
Just came from your lovely blog.
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MissMOE
April 15, 2012 at 9:30 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Glad to have found you, aDaddyBlog. I love your family feet pic. Looking forward to clicking around a bit more. And I add you to my Google plus.
Michael Schmid
April 16, 2012 at 7:34 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks, my wife took that shot of our daughter’s my feet. Shes three years old now, but I don’t have the heart to change the photo.
I’ve added you to my circle on Google+, too.
Michael Schmid recently posted..STAR WARS — Revenge of the Jedi Toddler
Reannah@ShapedbyGrace
April 15, 2012 at 10:52 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi! I’m a new fan of your blog! I follow you on Facebook as Shaped by Grace!
I saw you first through a friend’s blog! {The Houtz Party} I also follow you on Pinterest now – solely for your Mens Fashion Fails board! lol { I also like your books and doors boards!} Anyways, hope to see you around! xo, Reannah @Shaped by Grace
Michael Schmid
April 16, 2012 at 8:10 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi, Reannah. Thanks so much for tracking me down through your friend. I’m following you on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Funny how my mens fashion fails posts (I’ve written two in the past few years… the most recent for Babble.com) have been one of my most popular. It’s great to find new friends this way. Gotta love the UBP12!
Michael Schmid recently posted..Giveaway! Toydozer: The Fun New Toy Clean Up Tool
Coffee Lovin' Mom
April 16, 2012 at 1:10 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Michael -so glad to see some familiar faces this year! I’m glad to come party with you, I know you have coffee! Have fun and party on!
Michael Schmid
April 16, 2012 at 8:15 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hey, Amy. So lovely of you to drop by. Yes, I do see you on just about every social media platform yet invented.
Which is just lovely. Hope you are having a super evening!
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Mary
April 16, 2012 at 7:03 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hello, my name is Grace and I’m blogging from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Yes, you read that right, I am one of the few blog party goers who’s not from the US or Canada! I’ve been chiming in to this party hosted by 5 Minutes For Mom every year to meet new bloggers and have fun.
Michael Schmid
April 16, 2012 at 8:23 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hello, Mary or Grace? Happy to have you drop by from Dubai. We get a fair number of visitors from around the world, and are happy to add you to that number. Hope you are enjoying the UBP12!
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Amy
April 16, 2012 at 7:29 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I really like to read daddy blogs, it’s always funny and interesting to get to know the view from the other side!
Michael Schmid
April 16, 2012 at 8:28 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks, Amy! Whether you laugh at me or with me, I’m happy to entertain.
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tanya
April 16, 2012 at 9:43 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi! I’m following you via Google+ Hope you return the follow!:0)
Btw your lil Princess is adorable!:0)
Michael Schmid
May 31, 2012 at 8:56 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Aw, thanks, Tanya! I still don’t find that many people on Google+. So happy to have you in a circle. Have a lovely day!
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Gabriel
April 17, 2012 at 12:33 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My gosh, Michael, what a beautiful girl you have!!!
I came here from the Ultimate Blog Party website, and this is the first time I’m participating!
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Michael Schmid
May 31, 2012 at 8:54 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thank you so much, Gabriel. I think I’ll keep her. Wow, your blog has quite the international following. I like the widget you’ve used that shows where they came from. I’m the one from Texas just now.
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McKinney Mommas
April 17, 2012 at 9:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Whoo Hooo. Dad Bloggers are AWESOME! Just a little #UBP12 fly by from McKinney Mommas [yup, we're practically neighbors here in TX]. Following you on your sites now. Come visit us when you have the chance at: http://mckinneymommas.blogspot.com
https://twitter.com/#!/McKinneyMommas
https://www.facebook.com/mckinneymommas
Michael Schmid
April 18, 2012 at 12:38 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
All the links you included caused my spam filter to not flag your comment. Got it out of the bin, dusted it off, and here it is.
Thanks so much for dropping by. Just followed you on Twitter and liked ya on Facebook. Thanks for stopping by from the #UPB12. Have a super day!
C.J.
April 19, 2012 at 7:37 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hey there.
Just stopping by from UBP. I am the lesser half of our family blog http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ and thought I would just connect with all of the Daddy bloggers out there. It’s great to read from a guy’s perspective. We will be following you on facebook, twitter and pinterest! Check us out when you get a chance.
Michael Schmid
May 31, 2012 at 8:51 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi, C.J.! Glad you dropped by. Sorry for my delay in responding. I do, of course, follow you on Twitter, and have enjoyed your posts on the blog. What is your URL on Pinterest? I’ll be you have some great boards. Have a wonderful day!
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Anna
April 20, 2012 at 12:15 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Such an adorable little fairy! You must be very proud of her!
Michael Schmid
May 31, 2012 at 8:38 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I must confess, Anna, that I am rather smitten.
Thank you.
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Amy@Family To The Fullest
April 26, 2012 at 2:42 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Your blog is great! I love hearing the man’s perspective! Very down to earth and funny. Our family blog is http://www.FamilyToTheFullest.com we would love to connect! Thanks again for putting yourself out there!
Michael Schmid
May 31, 2012 at 8:38 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi, Amy! Thanks for stopping by. I’m following you and Jesse on Twitter now, as well as your Fb page. Appreciate the kind thoughts. Hope all is great with you and yours!
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Karan
May 30, 2012 at 4:29 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hey Michael, I really like the theme of your blog…I mean how many times do we see a “daddy blog”. Cool concept.
Michael Schmid
May 31, 2012 at 8:35 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks, Karan. There are more daddy blogger than people think, but we’re still vastly outnumbered by all of the wonderful mom blogs.
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