New Baby Upstairs
by Scott Hardie on October 2, 2009
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Six Replies to New Baby Upstairs
Kelly Lee | October 2, 2009
Ha HA! Deaf for the win!
Matthew Preston | October 2, 2009
I feel for you man. Never underestimate the power of earplugs! I actually doubled up once (wax covering type over inner ear type) because of the new puppy living on the premises.
Aaron Shurtleff | October 2, 2009
Oh my GOD! I was on a plane with that baby! I recognize the inability to stop crying...
Lori Lancaster | October 2, 2009
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Jackie Mason | October 4, 2009
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The creator of Funeratic, Scott Hardie, blogs about running this site, losing weight, and other passions including his wife Kelly, his friends, movies, gaming, and Florida. Read more »
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For the record, I like babies. But I also like sleeping between the hours of 3am and 6am.