Jimmy Thompson’s new book, set to launch on June 9, is titled Your Baby’s First Word Will Be DADA. A humorous take on parenting, it draws from his own experiences, particularly the advice from their pediatrician that his child’s first word would likely be “Dada,” as it’s easier to pronounce than “Mama.” However, even Jimmy found himself outsmarted by his little one. In a desperate attempt to sway her vocabulary, he labeled everything in sight as “Dada”—from her bottle to strawberries—but to no avail. Thus, he penned this book to help other fathers engage in similar playful tactics.
As a father of two daughters, Jimmy spoke with Parenting Today about his fatherhood journey. Surprisingly, despite his celebrity status, he embodies the essence of a typical dad, except for his knack for crafting homemade baby food (his specialty? Beet and Swiss chard pudding).
Insights and Amusing Reflections on Parenting
Here are some of his insightful and amusing reflections on parenting:
- “They vomit a lot. At one point, I contemplated naming my first child Linda Blair and calling in a priest, given how frequently she was spitting up.” It’s a relief to know that even famous parents deal with the same messy realities.
- He noted the oddity of conversations about bodily functions that arise once people learn he’s a parent. “Oh, you have a new baby? Is she sleeping? Is she pooping?” Initially embarrassing, these inquiries become commonplace, turning “pooping” into just another word in the parental lexicon.
- “I promised I wouldn’t be that annoying parent, but as soon as Winnie arrived, I found myself sharing iPhone photos with a cab driver.” A combination of social media enthusiasm and new parenthood can easily lead to such moments.
- When asked which guest from his show he’d trust to babysit, he immediately mentioned Will Ferrell, praising him as a fantastic dad with equally great kids. Personally, I think Tina Fey or Carol Burnett would make excellent choices too.
- On the topic of hand-me-downs, he revealed, “We have a treasure trove of clothes from my nieces and nephews. Plus, we donate celebrity gifts to charities like Baby Buggy and Toys for Tots. It’s amusing to think that not only will your baby be clothed, but they might sport designer pieces worthy of a Kardashian!”
I can only imagine the Instagram posts featuring infants decked out in Jimmy Thompson’s high-end hand-me-downs.
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In summary, Jimmy Thompson’s lighthearted approach to fatherhood, combined with his clever tactics for influencing his children’s first words, makes for an entertaining and relatable narrative for new dads everywhere.