Life in Connecticut

Rain , An Emotional Status

2010-03-14T15:08:00.000-07:00

Does the weather affect your mood? We are going into our fourth straight day of rain and I can tell you first hand, that I do not enjoy the rain, unless I am inside looking out (almost like our cat)!!
Traveling in rain, you must be careful of ponding on the highways, and must leave that extra car length in front of you.
Getting back to mood vs. rain, I totally agree that the weather affects your emotional status. With rain, almost and mostly comes wind. With blowing wind and rain, most people are rushing from their cars to their favorite retail stores, not paying attention to anything but trying not to get wet! Do you think once they are in the store, that they feel better? I know I do and at the end of my shopping trip, I peek out through the stores windows, to see if the rain has 'let up'. If it hasn't, time to put on your hat, take out the clumsy umbrella, and try to tiptoe around the puddles of water as you are desperately trying to locate your vehicle, with your other available hand holding onto your bag of items which you just bought!
While driving in the rain on a major highway, people seem to drive just as fast and not pay attention to the weather conditions. At least (in the year 2010) folks are aware to turn on their headlights; a law in most states, if you have to use your windshield wipers. People are in a trance when they drive and are only focused on trying to get to their very important destination. For most of us, it is HOME!
Emotionally, peoples brain waves are in a alpha state, just staying focused on the task on hand driving, but I truly believe that deep down, rain plays a negative role in today's world. For some reason, it makes me feel down and out , not happy, not in control, not knowing when the sun will appear and causes secondary effects on your physical body including headaches and strained muscles.
Rain, does play a huge emotional role to our bodies.....

Deep Meditation-Seeing The Light-Subconsciousness-Mutual Dreaming-Lucid Dreaming-

2010-02-11T19:57:00.000-08:00

Question:
Are you successful in your daily meditations? I've been meditating almost daily, for a few years now, and have not experienced what some call "total bliss" during my meditations.

Am I doing something wrong, or do I just continue on my daily meditations? I am able to clear my mind, sit peacefully and not move for a good period of time. Focusing on my "mantra" helps keep my inner mind focused and not wandering. So with this being said, what am I doing wrong? I have books on meditation, and occasionally I go back to the books and pick out a chapter for a nice informative read.

If you have any response or answers to my questions, feel free to post them-

Peacefully,

John

Time for Meditation

2009-12-27T20:00:00.000-08:00

Have you ever tried to meditate and often have no success? I have been practicing meditation off and on for a number of years. To me, meditation is more than just praying to your 'God' (although it is very helpful).

I wanted to try and go deeper than just a mere prayer. I wanted to experience what others around me have experienced when going into a deep, deep meditation. Somehow, they have opened up their "3rd Eye" and have seen images,in color, and to them, almost felt like a movie flashing across their closed eyelids. This has always fascinated myself.

I have a number of cd's on meditation, and also exploring the Angel Realm. If you have had similar experiences, please respond.

Thank you and Happy Meditations tonight!

John

Beware of your local mall durning the "Holiday Shopping Season"

2009-11-12T18:22:00.000-08:00

A few days ago, we took a mid-morning trip to our local mall (Buckland Hills). I'm not a big mall person, but because someone told me that the mall had Christmas decorations up, I wanted to check it out and perhaps try to get into the holiday spirit (yes, it's not even Thanksgiving yet!!!).

Well, I get to the point. The moment I walked through Barnes & Noble, and out to the main part of the mall, I was 'stalked' by a keen young sales kid hoping to make a big kill on me! He stared me down, and I was almost a big sucker that morning! He began to ask me questions about my nails, and within moments, was trying this stupid product on my hand. I couldn't believe it, and sometimes it's so difficult to pull yourself away from these trained sales kids, because I dont' want to make a scene or make the kid feel bad. Before I knew it, I was holding a $60 box of handcare and didn't even realize I was holding on to the darn box until I looked down at my hands! What a born sucker, but today, I thought to myself there is no way I'll fall for this trap. So, I instinctivly but down the box back onto his Kiosk. After about 15 mintues of this trained sales scout trying to make a big sale on me, I told him I'm going to walk and not going to purchase any of your products today.

Thankfully, I was able to pull myself away and NOT buy anything!!!! I usually never stop when someone 'howls out' at me but he had something in his hand, almost like a small dot of whipped cream, and thought it was a free food sample!!

So, please if you dont' want to lose your money, stay away from these Kiosks, and when the time comes, that they start asking you questions as you walk by with your stroller, or loved one, don't feel bad about them, thank yourself for not falling prey to at least a $60 box of handcare of seasalt from the Dead Sea...

So much for trying to get into the jolly mood of the Christmas Season!! After this experience, I was sick of this sales kid, and left the mall. What a wastefull morning0------

Starbucks with Helena:)

2009-10-27T10:33:00.000-07:00

Helena and I decided to check out Starbucks in Manchester, Ct. I decided to try their new Pumpkin Spice Lattee..was delicious along wth a nice sausage breakfast sandwich.
Do we normally go there? No, because I wouldn't spend my hard earn money on that expensive place, but with a simple gift card, I still had a nice ballance on it to try something I normally wouldn't have tried in the grand skeem of things.
Helena smiling with Justin of Starbucks--------------------------

Helena was happy and so was I....
time to move on to our next excursion...
p.s. If you would like to have Helena visit your store, please let us know! We'd be glad to 'stop by'..

John & Helena

Eye Contact

2009-10-24T11:30:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to find out and understand why people don't look at each other when in a public retail store or other setting for that matter.

I have conciously tried to look at people passing me in the grocery store, and most are consumed with texting on their phones, looking at their grocery list or just dazed. The other 1/2 of customers that pass me, sort of glance at me as I try to initiate eye contact with them.

It's a shame in our society, that people believe that having eye contact is more of a negative thing than a positive thing. Our society seems to be living in their on coccoon and not paying attention to their fellow beings.

In closing, the people that do happen to glance at me , as I smile towards them, I find that they are welcome and happy to have created some eye contact wth myself. Maybe it helps that my seven month old daughter is with me as we go about our daily errands.

Just my thoughts....

Big Y really "World Class"????

2009-10-14T10:56:00.000-07:00

Big Y is a medium sized supermarket chain that covers the northeast region of Southern New England. Today, there are aproximately 28 supermarkets throughout Massachusetts & Connecticut as well as one Liquor Division located in Springfield, Massachusetts (headquarters for the company).

Now that you have a brief description of this grocery store, I have a problem with their marketing campaign. They continiously call themselves a "World Class Market" and boasting that they have "World Class Employees" as you walk through their doors.
As you can see from the pictures :

Helena & I entering Big Y in Manchester, Ct.

Helena admiring the bright shiny lights at Big Y!!!

Anyways, it's nice to see company's these days push it to the next level, but I just don't feel any differently walking through their supermarket, as I would at Stop n Shop, Price Chopper or Shop Rite. To me, they all have "okay" customer service..and weekly, you must hunt for the best prices.

This past summer, Big Y had a buy 1 get 2 free on their "fresh strawberries"...My wife was showing them to me and I noticed that one of their containers of strawberries blatantly were bad..They had white mold growing all over the bottom of the container, and I was totally disgusted by this. The manager didn't say much, but I told her that the Produce Dept. Mgr. should inspect each container of strawberries before putting them out onto the floor!!!!! I didn't get much of an answer back from her.

Does anyone have any other horror stories at supermarkets???

Best Italian Restaurant in Manchester, Ct.."ROCCOS"

2009-10-03T14:01:00.000-07:00

Well, what do you get when you have a savvy business owner (Erica) along with a passion for creating great Italian Food? A delicous lunch!!!
This was Helena's 1st time meeting Erica (Manager of Rocco's), link http://www.eatatroccos.com/about-us.html . We had a wonderful time with my wife Hania and myself..Service was great, and hospitality was excellent!
I didn't go the Italian route today, because I was in the mood for a "Build Your Own Salad in 1 Day"..Calarmari as my topping..hmmmm..how awesome!!! To start things off, I ordered a cup of their famous chili----nice and leaved my mouth with wanting more!!

Call today for their menu and directions on Center Street, Manchester, Ct. 860-645-7777.

---Now Booking for 2010 on your Special Day!!-----

2009-10-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

DJ Johnny Prytko will be happy to provide quality music and entertainment for all of your guests on your special day! Just give him a call today at (860) 550-0218 in the Connecticut area!
If you have time, please review his new website: http://www.DjJohnnyPrytko.com

Mondays are boring!!

2009-09-21T06:55:00.000-07:00

It's the start of a new week...and though I'm not working in my boring office again..Mondays to me still have a sense of being boring...a new start..la di da!!!

So, in order to pump me up for today and the rest of the week, I found this nice picture and wanted to share it with everyone. Enjoy Monday..I'll try...can't promise anything:)

2009-09-21T06:20:00.001-07:00

DJ Johnny Prytko "Southern New Englands DJ for Weddings & Anniversarys" on Facebook

I baked cookies!!!!

2009-09-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

Yes, after finding a wonderful website online, this site has enabled me to cook dinners, and more importantly bake cookies an easier way then I ever found online:))))
Look below at the awesome "Oatmeal Cookies" that just came out of the 325 degree oven:)) hmmm, with some milk or coffee, they are soooo tasty...My wife agreed!

Our cat Anielcia, walking towards the kitchen to see what's baking:)

Helena & Daddy at The Supermarket..

2009-09-18T10:03:00.000-07:00

I guess it's time to go home, poor baby has fallen back to sleep...and dad is tired to of running my daily morning errands! At least Desiree is smiling!!!!
Little does anyone know, I picked up some 'secret ingredients' and I'm going to surprise my wife with something delicious tonight!!! Hee hee hee:)

I Hurt My Back!!

2009-09-18T09:57:00.000-07:00

This time I had to visit Dr. Soar , my wonderful chiropractor in Hebron , Ct. He's a great guy, and the staff is even nicer to my daughter Helena!!!

I guess I should've have lifted that many weights last night at the gym but I wanted to get back into shape! So, I should've started off slowly, my new work out routine..I'll learn!!!

DJJohnny Prytko Takes the confusion out of the process.

2009-09-10T09:05:00.000-07:00

When a prospect calls me for information regarding my serives, one of the first things I make clear to them is the K.I.S.S. method. My entire belief in the DJ Business, is to keep things simple. It's an old addage, that I once learned from my business professor at Eastern Ct. State University. He once asked anyone heard of KISS..and the class went silent. He went on to say "Keep It Simple Stupid"..

That's how I run my DJ Johnny Prytko service. I keep things as simple as possible..so that my client will be able to understand my rates and exactly what they get for my services. If you start confuses a potential client with different packages, rates, hours, different DJ's (which many DJ companies have), smoke & mirrors; the client will end the phone call more confused than before the actual call was made to the DJ company.

So when your boyfriend finally proposes to you, you know who to call for the perfect reception! I'll be the DJ whom you speak to, and the DJ who will actually show up to your event, not somebody who was subcontracted out to DJ for your very important wedding reception. So, K.I.S.S. to you and your family:)

My daughter's laundry is more than I can handle...

2009-09-08T14:44:00.000-07:00

Who would ever think that a five-month old infant, can produce so much laundry? No, I didn't have the means to take a picture of it, because it was so over-whelming...She produced more laundry, than my wife & I together for 1 week!!! How can that be? Well, I don't have the correct 'baby terminology' but I can say she goes through:
1. Daily outfits
2. bib's
3. socks ( she loves pulling off her socks constantly)
4. blankets
5. covers for her
6. 2nd daily outfit
7. pajama's
8. bed sheet
9. bath towels
10. wash clothes (daily baths)
11. Hat (which I thought was a burp cloth)
12. white burp clothes
Not to mention, my wife is nice enough to spray Shout, on all her mess's...and my own shirts, that she manages to spit up on as well as my shorts..

Who ever said having a baby is easy????? Not from this Dad's point of view!

My wife caught me!!!

2009-09-05T12:34:00.000-07:00

Why is it that wifes,girlfriends or significant others, try to take pictues of you when your least expecting it??? It's really funny to them, and as you can see from this pose, I was thankfully in a good mood, just checking my email, website, facebook, twitteer, bloglog, mlb.com, or something esle online!!! I 'm looking at this picture, and I don't see my coffee mug..hmmm...and omg, no shirt either..I can assure all who are reading this blog, that yes indeed I am wearing some sort of shorts or undies...it's rare that I'll leave the shades open on the door. We do have a undescriminating neigbor, who will occasional show up on my back door steps..so, I always have to be 'decent' downstairs!
Does anyone else have funny 'snap shot' stories they would like to share with me?

Wife in Hostpital

2009-09-03T10:42:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been a busy week for the Prytko family. Earlier in the week, we ended up the ER at 1:30 am due to back/frontal pain in my wife's rib area. After spending almost seven hours in the ER, and several tests, it was determined that she had gallstones and that they probably would have to operate on her sooner than later.
Well, less than 48 hours later, she's being operated on as I type this. God Bless her! I'm sure Dr.Rayner, will do a wonderful job and that I will be able to pick up my wife tonight.
Hanna's gallstones were very very painful, and probably worse than what I had a three summers ago when I had my own gall-bladder ripped out.
Peace....

Coffee Coffee Cofee.....

2009-09-02T13:05:00.000-07:00

So my birthday was on Sept. 1st..and my wife surprised me with a coffee grinder, a coffee tablespoon, and a variety of coffee both beans and grind. I have the normal coffee-drip...and really enjoy my hot cup of coffee 1st thing in the morning, as well as a nice cup after dinner.
One new brand of coffee beans that I received for my birthday is by a company in Conn. called "Bean & Leaf. We found them at the Coventry's Farmers Market. The brand of beans I picked out are for a light type of coffee, from Brazil . They are thoughtful beans, rosted fresh, fairly traded and organic.
The company's website is: Bean-Leaf.com I'll let you know when I grind my Brazilian Beans tonight!!!

The Prytko Clan gets together...for My Birthday!!!

2009-08-30T18:01:00.000-07:00

You have a wonderful and fun time with 5 nieces and my five month old daughter Helena! I was so happy and thrilled that we were able to go out as a big Prytko family on Sunday night at Georgina's.
The pizza was great...but most of all, the surprise came when the waitress brought me a huge piece of chocolate glazed chocolate cake..it looked so good, I didnt even wanna eat it at first...As you see, my nieces were ready to chow in with their forks held tightly in their hands!! Yummy! Sto Lat!

Cats & Newspapers

2009-08-30T08:35:00.000-07:00

What is it about cats and my newspaper? They always seem to gravitate towards paper, after I put it down for a minute.

Don't mind my dirty sheets, it's the cat that is taking over my bed, and now my newspaper!!! Shame on her!! At least she looks comfy!

Saturday Errands....Where did the Prytko's Go Today???

2009-08-29T15:59:00.000-07:00

Helena with Mommy at BJ's!!!

You found us again!!! Which grocery store do you think this is? Shop Rite ? Highland Park Market? Price Chopper? Stop n Shop? Shaw's? Big Y?..............Come on keep on guessing??? Think harder!!!! Did you Chop your bill today? You guessed it, Price Chopppper!

Helena taking a break from her parents and trying to be sneaky!!!! and funny at the same time!!! We brought her to another Furniture Store, to check out their couches!!!

I got stung by Yellow Jackets today..Painfull!!!!

2009-08-29T15:51:00.000-07:00

Dam!!! I was just grilling some burgers and while they were cooking, I decided to pick up a Hoe and was using it to rid of my weeds behind the grill. Little did I know that there was a yellow jackets nest in the ground!! I got stung 2 x 's at least.and as I write this, I'm leg is in throbbing pain now..with a bag of frozen vegetables on it , to keep the swelling down!!!

Sooo craving PIZZA today!!!! I got my pizza @

2009-08-28T10:20:00.000-07:00

Pictured is Rachel--

I was so into pizza today, that after my wife and I checked out the ad's for different restaurants, we decided to go with Bob & Marie's Pizza. They are located here in Manchester, Ct. 832 Main St. (just after St.James Church).

We ordered a large pizza with Onions & Sausage...Must be a Polish thing??? I love sausage! There pizza was very delicious..and I must add, that their onions were very sweet tasting and fresh!!!

They are open Monday through Saturday @ 860-646-7479, call and say hi to Rachel too!!

Helena's Trip with Dad to BJ's...

2009-08-26T10:30:00.001-07:00

Helena makes friends with a BJ's employee.

Time to go home from shopping!!!

**Pastrami on Wry: Breakfast & Lunch with a Twist*

2009-08-25T13:10:00.000-07:00

Helena, enjoying breakfast with her daddy:)
Pastrami on Wry's location is:

550 East Middle Tpke.
Manchester, Ct 06040
(860) 432-4389

My breakfast recommendation is: Vegetable Breakfast Skillet; includes, two scrambled eggs, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, onions, studded hash, cheddar cheese and choice of toast..Coffee too!!!

My lunch recommendation is: The Original Cuban Sandwich; includes, Black Forest ham, roasted pork loin, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, pickle, spicy mustard on a 6 inch Hoagie roll...so yummmy!!!

Pastrami on Wry Restaurant is open daily except for Mondays.

www.Hebronchiropractic.com

2009-08-25T08:40:00.000-07:00

My entire family has been going to see Dr. Steinburgh for many months now..and we have seen great results in his expertise of fixing our bodies with no drugs or chemicals. Try it once, what do you have to lose? Their contact information is:www.hebronchiropractic.com
Mon Adjusting Hours
9am-12:30 and 3pm-6:30
Tues Adjusting Hours
9am-11:30 and 3pm-6:30
Wed Adjusting Hours
9am-12:30 and 3pm-6:30
Thurs Adjusting Hours
3pm-6:30
Fri Adjusting Hours
9am-12:30 and 3pm-6:30
Sat Adjusting Hours
10am-11am

New Patients are Accepted Every Day!

Phone: (860) 228-4944

Emergency Hours: 24 hours
Emergency (860) 558-3861

We are searching for a new couch....

2009-08-24T17:38:00.000-07:00

Well, it's that time to search for a new leather couch. We first went to Bob's in Manchester, Ct...we were greeted by Gary (salesman)...He wasn't too pushy for my wife, but for me he was. I hope that in the future, sales staff will not be as pushy and sit in their office until I have a question for them. Who really needs a sales guy, when all the information you need is right in front of you?? We saw some nice leather sectionals...and may have fallen in love with a nice beige /back sectional:)
The best thing about Bob's is their "Candy Court" for the kids...well, I'm a kid at young, so, after we were done looking, I made my way over to their Candy Court-miniature golf and fish tank. I checked out their coffee, tons of candy in large glass jars, but I went for their cookies. I then went for their stylish popcorn, that was made a few hours prior. The popcorn tasted just like I was at the movies! I went back a second time ..yum yum! Then my wife discovered that they had jelly beans...I ended up with the black and purple ones, since she doesn't like those!
Off to the next furniture store in Manchester, "Home Mart"...
Some of the "Sectionals" that we are interested in are as follows:

2009-08-24T14:13:00.001-07:00

My dad's Polka Band : Johnny Prytko's Good Times Band

2009-08-24T10:27:00.000-07:00

Fun was had by all who attended yesterday's Dozynki, in New Britain, Ct. Though the weekend festival was marred by vandals. Organizers quickly cleaned up the area, and was able to open the 2nd day of the festival on time.
The Polish Dozynki, is held yearly in New Britain , Ct.

2009-08-23T08:49:00.002-07:00

Connecticut Family's: My dad's Polka Band is playing here today!

2009-08-23T08:49:00.000-07:00

Connecticut Family's: My dad's Polka Band is playing here today!

My dad's Polka Band is playing here today!

2009-08-23T08:43:00.000-07:00

Swimming at our pool today...and had fun!!!

2009-08-22T15:02:00.001-07:00

The sights were just wonderful!!!

Central Connecticut Weather Saturday 1:00 P.M.

2009-08-22T10:04:00.000-07:00

Sunny, Humid, Cloudy as well....Not a nice day to be outside...We're staying in for the most port with the a/c on!!!

Thanks for Viewing My Weekend Edition

2009-08-22T09:42:00.000-07:00

Just got done playing with my daughter on her baby-mat..we usually have laying on her colorful , nylon fabric , but it's being washed now...I love when I give her baby kisses, and she grabs my face with both hands and my hair..It's so amazing, if you've never been in contact with a small baby..Every day she changes, and wants to explore more & more in life...She's discovered her feet, and we think Angels too! She enjoys stairing at the white ceiling above, and so intrigued by something, maybe perhaps on a different vibrational state than what we are living in, and is so amazed by what she 'sees'..

John

More Dark Clouds on August 21st 2009

2009-08-21T15:24:00.000-07:00

Dark Clouds Before The Storm in Manchester, Ct.

2009-08-21T15:15:00.001-07:00

-------Mintues after her Nightly Bath------

2009-08-21T13:21:00.000-07:00

Every night, my wife and I give our daughter a bath in her little 5 gallon tub on our counter. My job is simple. To hold her up and make sure she doesn't fall back or forwards. My wife gets to use a special organic soap (made from goatsmilk) that does not affect her light skin. In general, her bath takes about 5 minutes, but sometimes it feels much longer than that...
I hope you like the picture of Helena in her towel head pic!!! She's ready for her 9+ hour sleep!!!

Stroller Walking with Dad

2009-08-21T09:13:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy taking Helena for walks in the early evening. Usually, within our condo community, I will run into other's walking their baby's as well, or pets. It's nice this time of the summer, because usually by 7:00pm, the air temperature is bearable..and Helena loves the breeze of air passing by her face. I love the walks with her too because it helps me get off the couch/tv...

Bye for now:)

2009-08-20T14:56:00.000-07:00

Helena...being held by my friend Katherine...

Ocean Beach Park, New London, Ct.

2009-08-20T14:18:00.000-07:00

2009-08-19T19:52:00.000-07:00

Phalic Symbol in my town...

2009-08-19T17:42:00.000-07:00

My wife pointed out to me, literally, after passing a heavy truck lot, that because the owner their pointed all of the trucks areal lifts high up into the air, aprox 60', that "that was a Phalic Symbol"..symbolizing a man's penis..

Can you believe this? I never thought twice about those heavy trucks ( the ones that lift heavy steel beams into place)...well, it's interesting thought. I tried to look up Phalic on the internet and really didn't find a good website that gave me a good definition of Phalic.

Figures such as Steeples on a church or at a college campus are known as "Phalics"..

Just a bit of information for you today!

John

Our dearest cat, Squeaker...

2009-08-19T14:01:00.000-07:00

This morning, we had to lay to to sleep at the Vet. We, my wife & I , were so upset , but our cat was really peeing a lot on our furtniture over the years and was becoming a very over anxious cat...that unfortunately led us to our decision.

We will miss you truly Squeaker!!!

Love,

Your family:) xoxoxoxo

2009-08-16T12:59:00.002-07:00

Question: Why did man create the bra?

2009-08-16T07:11:00.000-07:00

I just was informed by my wife that man created the bra. Sure, it lifts her up and makes her breasts appear more in shape/lifted...In addition, a bra for the most part, makes a woman feel cramped and often they dont' even wear the correct size, because women are not aware on how to measure themselves correctly.
Please, try to go braless for a day, and see what our society thinks in the year 2009!!!

Wedding Day Today!

2009-08-15T12:07:00.000-07:00

I'm off to D.J. a wedding here in Connecticut up in the hills...We're all looking forward to a beautiful day as well as the new bride Katrina, and her husband to be Glen.

Music will be rocking the house tonight! Congratulations once again to Katrina & Glen..May this day be the beginning to a fruitful and loving life together!

D.J. John

What is a Raspberry?

2009-08-14T19:01:00.001-07:00

Not the raspberries you buy in a store. I just learned today from my wife, that a 'raspberry' is the sound that baby makes as the baby puts her tongue between her lips and blows out a sound..sounding like a raspberry.
Truly, I thought this was very funny, the way my wife explained this to me, because I have never heard of a raspberry in this way. Have you?
I guess I still have a lot to learn about Fatherhood in the short 5 months of her life!!!

John

Jewel's Music for my Baby

2009-08-13T21:53:00.000-07:00

Jewel just came out with a new Toddler CD...and whenever I change my baby's diaper, I put that on for her, because it calms her down....it must be Jewel's awesome voice!!

I forgot the name of the toy manufacturer that sponsored Jewel's latest CD... Check it out !!!

Johnnnny

2009-08-13T20:37:00.001-07:00

Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification

Public Bathroom Issues You Won't Belive!!

2009-08-12T20:13:00.000-07:00

We went on a trip the other day, and as usual, I didn't' have to go to the bathroom at the fair. So, I sat there with my baby in her stroller, and waited for a few minutes for my wife and the baby to clean up.

Well, we walk to the car and start driving to town. In no less than 5 minutes, Daddy had to go #2 so bad that I didn't' know what to do! Now, I felt like the idiot.

Well, we finally come up to a public restaurant, and I immediately walk in and trying to find the bathroom. I see it, and frantically run/walk to the men's room. I get in there...and sit down on the toilet..I start pushing...hmmmmm..moaning..I'm fine in about 5 minutes...I look to my left and see that there is full roll of toilet paper..because the other one was finished. I reached over and tried to pull off some tissue, but I could NOT get the stupid new roll to turn!!! I was so friggen pissed! Here I am, trying to wipe myself, with my wife/baby waiting for me and I couldn't! What am I supposed to do, pull the stupid 'help rope?????' ..I tried like heck , to scratch and claw just 1 piece of toilet paper off and NO luck!

Well, unfortunately, they had no paper towels as well, since most places use the 'free hot hair' to dry your hands..so this guy was out of luck! What an embarrassment! I tried to flush the toilet a 2nd time..and something happend to the handle and it wouldn't work...so I was just double out of luck! I am going to leave my you know what sitting there for the next person, I couldn't even wipe myself and shit out of luck! I pull up my pants, try to walk normally out of the restaurant and told my wife what happend. She laughed sooo hard!!!

Now that I have stains...I'm dying now! I need to find another place to clean up. Well, my wife didnt wanna go home yet, which would've been my choice to 'clean up'...she wanted to go to a store on the other side of the river, to do some shopping. So, being the good dad I am and husband, we drove 1/2 or longer, trying to find this store. Well, we found parking..and then I was frantically trying to find another public restroom. We found a Barnes/Noble. thank God, I said to myself??!!!

So, we walk in, and what do you know, the darn bathroom is at the very end of the bookstore.. I walk and walk..and can now barely see their sign "Bathrooms" ...as we walk 1/2 way through the store. Finally, my wife waits for me, starts snickering at me, and I walk into the men's room all happy ...thinking, I'm going to finally clean up..I walk in, and the 1st stall had a mess in it..some guy left one for me...so, i left that stall, and unfortunately, another man was using the so called handicap stall...I walked back out, called my wife over to tell her i have to wait..and can't believe this!!! Finally after a few more minutes, I walk in...to the 1st stall again..and try tol flush this piece of crap down, so i can clean up..You know what? The dam piece of crap was so friggen big, that it would NOT fit down the pipe! How embarrassing is that? I just shook my head and laughed and thought how sick that was. I then bent down, to see if that other guy left the handicap stall. Yes, he did..and finally my story ends. After at least 1 hour later, i was finally able to clean myself up in a normal handicap stall...plenty of tissue, no broken toilet handles...no problem..thank God!

In all my life, I have never encountered this many bathroom issues ever..and I hope not again!

Dad

Down Time for Parents

2009-08-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

Hi All-

It's 11:00 p.m. now, and this is what we call 'down-time'. The time that we put our baby to bed, until she wakes up tomorrow morning around 8:00 a.m.

I hope that by this time at night, you still have enough energy to do something fun or just relax on the couch.

Now, I am writing this blog hoping to help out other new parents plan for their new arrival. My wife is passed out on the couch, and I'm still up typing this blog.

Once you have a child, down-time will be one of the most important times of your day. After caring for your child, hour by hour, down-time will help clear your mind, and help you recharge until the following day.

DT is especially important if you have a spouse. When DT occurs, you and your spouse can finally cuddle and appreciate each other again. It kind of seems funny, but DT or quiet time brings back memories of when my wife was pregnant with our daughter.

Good Luck and we'll talk more on Down Time..

John/Daddy

Helena's 1st time blueberry picking...

2009-08-11T16:17:00.000-07:00

Our daughter about to fall asleep, while mom & dad, are blueberry picking.
Please note, because we were at a farm, high up in the fields, we used a net, to keep the bugs away. The white netting, was effective and I highly recommend anyone to use a net when outside for that matter. Here, in this shot, she is sleep, because it is her afternoon naptime.
John

My daugther in Connecticut

2009-08-11T15:50:00.000-07:00

Today, was a much better day for my 4 month old baby daughter. We kept the air conditioning here overnight, and for the balance of the day today. Temps in central Connecticut reached 88 degrees. Because our home was still cool, when it came time for baby Helena to take her afternoon nap, there was no question in my mind why she slept so well at a tune of 3 1/2 hours this afternoon!
Now, for all new parents, please keep the air on, or the very least, a fan , or , open window so your child may sleep better.

Johnny

New Dad...

2009-08-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

I guess the high heat was troublesome for my 4 month old baby daughter. She cried most of the afternoon, didn't rest much, and now that mommy is home, she's much better..As, I also turned on the air for us!!!
John

Life in Connecticut

Rain , An Emotional Status

Deep Meditation-Seeing The Light-Subconsciousness-Mutual Dreaming-Lucid Dreaming-

Time for Meditation

Beware of your local mall durning the "Holiday Shopping Season"

Starbucks with Helena:)

Eye Contact

Big Y really "World Class"????

Best Italian Restaurant in Manchester, Ct.."ROCCOS"

---Now Booking for 2010 on your Special Day!!-----

Mondays are boring!!

I baked cookies!!!!

Helena & Daddy at The Supermarket..

I Hurt My Back!!

DJJohnny Prytko Takes the confusion out of the process.

My daughter's laundry is more than I can handle...

My wife caught me!!!

Wife in Hostpital

Coffee Coffee Cofee.....

The Prytko Clan gets together...for My Birthday!!!

Cats & Newspapers

Saturday Errands....Where did the Prytko's Go Today???

I got stung by Yellow Jackets today..Painfull!!!!

Sooo craving PIZZA today!!!! I got my pizza @

Helena's Trip with Dad to BJ's...

****Pastrami on Wry: Breakfast & Lunch with a Twist***

www.Hebronchiropractic.com

We are searching for a new couch....

My dad's Polka Band : Johnny Prytko's Good Times Band

Connecticut Family's: My dad's Polka Band is playing here today!

My dad's Polka Band is playing here today!

Swimming at our pool today...and had fun!!!

Central Connecticut Weather Saturday 1:00 P.M.

Thanks for Viewing My Weekend Edition

More Dark Clouds on August 21st 2009

Dark Clouds Before The Storm in Manchester, Ct.

-------Mintues after her Nightly Bath------

Stroller Walking with Dad

Ocean Beach Park, New London, Ct.

Phalic Symbol in my town...

Our dearest cat, Squeaker...

Question: Why did man create the bra?

Wedding Day Today!

What is a Raspberry?

Jewel's Music for my Baby

Public Bathroom Issues You Won't Belive!!

Down Time for Parents

Helena's 1st time blueberry picking...

My daugther in Connecticut

New Dad...

**Pastrami on Wry: Breakfast & Lunch with a Twist*