Okay, I’ve let the questions pile up because:

1. I’ve been really busy;
2. People seem to not enjoy reading answers to other people’s questions; and
3. Sometimes I’m an asshole and I get myself in trouble. (By the way, thanks to everyone who sent messages of support over “Nannygate.”)

That said, here’s a roundup of some of the questions sitting in the ol’ digital inbox…

what-words-can-say asked: You probably get this question a lot, but I just found your amazing, funny and awesome blog and have to run off to school :( How old are your boys?

I don’t get this question a lot. They’re 22-months old, just shy of 2 years. Thanks for the compliment and I have to run off and answer other questions.

tillylikespie asked: How old are your boys?

Damn. I guess I do get that question a lot.

imaginejumping asked: Whoaa. Your blog is seriously awesome, thanks for making me laugh. I’m not a parent, my grandparents would shoot me if I were to get pregnant at this age, but I love reading about your kids, in a non-stalker-ish sort of way. It must be hard for you to find time to write. So I was wondering, and I’m sorry if you’ve been asked this already, what music do you like? :) And, what was the strangest dream you’ve ever had? (and she sent this via Formspring) are there any particular songs that in any way describe your feelings toward fatherhood? Aside from songs to do with going crazy, of course.

Holy mother of God, that’s a bunch of questions. Okay. Yes, it’s hard for me to find time to write. It’s really cutting into my drinking/crying time. I have strange dreams every night. Every. Night. Not to cop out, but I really do like all kinds of music. Rock, blues, jazz, classical, world, country, zither music, Sousa marches. I should clarify that for most of those genres, I only like the old stuff. Chet Baker, not Kenny G. Pink Anderson, not Keb’ Mo’. If you forced me to pick one, however, I love-love-love punk music. Again, older stuff is always better. If you don’t want me to list any songs about going crazy, I can’t answer which one describes my feelings toward fatherhood.

anonymous asked: My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the beginning of next year. Well, he’s currently worrying the crap out of me because he seems to have slumped back into the partying mood since we found out. Do you think he’s just trying to get it out of his system before the baby gets here? Even if that’s the case, how in the hell do I get it across to him that he needs to stop?

First of all, congrats. Now, to your question.

When I found out we were having twins, I wanted to go on a multi-month bender. I thought it would be my last chance to cut loose. Turns out I was wrong, but if you told me that back then, I wouldn’t have believed you… probably because there was also a great deal of fear that had suddenly settled in my bones.

So hopefully, he’s just trying to get it out of his system. And unless he’s showing up drunk for your OB appointments, don’t worry. He’ll chill out eventually. Even if he doesn’t stop, rest assured he’ll suffer the worst punishment imaginable that first morning he’s woken up with a hangover by a screaming baby.

Seriously, though, just be honest with him. You have a great tool to keep him focused. (Hint: It’s in your belly.) And keep in mind he’s most certainly terrified of the responsibility that’s about to be peeing on his favorite shirt.