Jimmy McAdams is set to release his book, Your Baby’s First Word Will Be DADA, on June 9. I recall our pediatrician warning us that our child’s initial utterance would likely be “Dada,” as it’s simpler to articulate than “Mama.” However, Jimmy experienced a hilarious setback when he tried to manipulate his own baby into saying “Dada” first. He called everything around them “Dada”—from her bottle to her diapers to strawberries—but to no avail. Thus, he penned a book to aid other dads in their own attempts to pull off similar tricks.
In a conversation with Parents online, Jimmy, a father of two girls, shared his experiences and insights into fatherhood. Despite his celebrity status, he seems to embody the typical dad, save for the fact that he whips up his own baby food—his favorite being beet and Swiss chard pudding.
Amusing Parental Revelations
Here are some of his amusing parental revelations:
- “They vomit a lot. For a moment, I thought about renaming my first child Linda Blair and hiring a priest because she was spitting up so frequently.” It’s a relief to know that vomiting isn’t exclusive to the non-famous.
- He was taken aback by how often people bring up bodily functions once they learn he’s a parent. “Oh, you have a new baby? Is she sleeping? Is she pooping?” Normally, I’d feel embarrassed, but as a parent, you just get accustomed to it; pooping becomes just another verb in your lexicon.” I always imagined Jimmy as someone comfortable discussing such topics. You learn something new every day.
- He confessed, “I thought I’d never be that annoying parent, but as soon as my daughter Winnie was born, I was showing iPhone pictures to the cab driver.” This revelation isn’t surprising; the combination of social media enthusiasm and a newborn is a recipe for sharing.
When asked which guest from the Tonight Show he’d trust with babysitting duties, he answered, “Probably Will Ferrell. He’s a fantastic dad with great kids, and he’d make a super-fun babysitter.” Personally, I’d choose Tina Fey or maybe Carol Burnett.
Surprisingly, when questioned about hand-me-downs for his children, he revealed, “I have a collection of my nieces and nephews’ clothes. We also donate gifts we receive from celebrities to charities like Baby Buggy and Toys for Tots. It’s amusing because we’re giving away items like Hermès booties. So not only will your baby be dressed, but she’ll be dressed like a Kardashian!” Imagine all those little ones sporting Jimmy McAdams’ designer castoffs on Instagram.
Originally published on May 12, 2015.
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In summary, Jimmy McAdams brings a dose of humor and relatability to fatherhood, sharing his experiences and insights on parenting, while also showcasing the sometimes absurd lengths dads will go to in hopes of influencing their children’s first words.
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