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Thisdadlife19 Dec, 2023News

THIS DAD LIFE is an outlet to showcase our family, embrace our weird, and connect with people around the world. It's a channel for play, parenting, equality, creativity, and the occasional dance session. My name is Ryan Sirois Heller, I am a storyteller and artist living in Baltimore, Maryland with my husband, Christopher Heller, and our toddler twins, Connor and Olivia. We believe in the power of shared experience and the importance of living a life filled with adventure, growth, authenticity, and freedom. We're two dads with two awesome kids -- THIS DAD LIFE allows us to offer a glimpse at how our little family takes on life, all the bits and pieces that make us human.

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Thisdadlife29 Nov, 2023News

THIS DAD LIFE is an outlet to showcase our family, embrace our weird, and connect with people around the world. It's a channel for play, parenting, equality, creativity, and the occasional dance session. My name is Ryan Sirois Heller, I am a storyteller and artist living in Baltimore, Maryland with my husband, Christopher Heller, and our toddler twins, Connor and Olivia. We believe in the power of shared experience and the importance of living a life filled with adventure, growth, authenticity, and freedom. We're two dads with two awesome kids -- THIS DAD LIFE allows us to offer a glimpse at how our little family takes on life, all the bits and pieces that make us human.

Hey Liv! | Mini

Thisdadlife19 Oct, 2023News

We have entered potty training territory. I was not prepared for this -- especially having twins, one being a little lady. In a two dad household, it has been a bit of a learning curve BUT I think Olivia is showing us the way. Thankfully she pretty much keeps us all in check.

A Higher Love | Mini

Thisdadlife19 Sep, 2023News

We dance A LOT. We're not particularly coordinated (maybe I'm just speaking for myself), but when a good song comes on, a dance party ensues. And when it's Whitney...well...the vibe gets real. Chris is slightly obsessed with Whitney Houston / Kygo's "Higher Love". And I'm slightly obsessed with taking the spotlight. So this video was destined to happen. We've since discovered Olivia is a budding dancer and Connor really likes monsters... Enjoy :)

Park Day | Monsters, Adventure, and...Elton John?

Thisdadlife20 Aug, 2023News

We've been homeschooling the twins since the world shut down...and it's been an adjustment. All the playgrounds have been closed BUT I finally found one that was accessible (and safe) for us to use! A quick trip to the playground turned into a serious adventure with some creepy tunnel exploration, monster attacks, a dad lesson in potty training, and an impromptu Rocket Man sing-a-long. Thanks, Elton John!

Water and a Snack | Mini

Thisdadlife14 Jul, 2023News

Working from home has its many advantages. And working from home with two 3-year-olds can be filled with unexpected moments. I'm sure other parents can relate to the "I WANT A SNACK" crisis that seems to happen throughout the day...usually very hour. Well here is Olivia in full SNACK mode. Someone please get this girl some water and a snack! Anyone?!

Breakfast Day | Cooking...it's MAGIC

Thisdadlife15 Jun, 2023News

Olivia and Connor have taken to making breakfast in the morning, most importantly, my coffee. I don't believe in child labor, but I do believe in them doing the dishes, laundry, cleaning the house, and making our meals. Kidding. Mostly. THIS DAD LIFE is an outlet to showcase our family, embrace our weird, and connect with people around the world. It's a channel for play, parenting, equality, creativity, and the occasional dance session.

Farm Day | Witches, Pumpkins, and Weird Hayrides...OH MY!

Thisdadlife19 May, 2023News

We took the kids to some random farm in Maryland. The activity list was pretty major and I was ready to pass out by the end of the day BUT we had some good times. We ate A LOT of food (and I shamelessly stuff my face through most of this video), we joined a coven, went on a creepy hayride, and Connor was offered a job as a squash cleaner. So all in all, it was a win.

Sink Day | Connor Makes Me Proud

Thisdadlife13 Apr, 2023News

I'm not sure what to say about this video other than it embodies every reason I think Connor is the coolest kid. I'm not exactly sure why or how any of this started, other than we were having a "submarine party", which entailed dunking our head and toys in a bucket of water. But the rest...well, it just got a little strange and I LOVE him for it. BUT most importantly, big strides made toward facing my fear of the garbage disposal. Points for me. Note to self: keep toys away from drain.

Road Trip Day | A 17-hour road trip to Florida with 3-year-old twins. What could go wrong?

Thisdadlife10 Mar, 2023News

After months of quarantine, we were itching to see family back in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We finally bit the bullet, packed the car, and took the 17-hour road trip down to Florida. The kids were amazing and enjoyed the endless snacks, unrestricted iPad time, random stops, sights, and little adventures along the way. Yes there was a speeding ticket involved, yes we may have run out of gas, and YES I may have initially left my wallet at home...BUT the impromptu Katy Perry dance session made it all better. With the kids out of school for so many months, it has been a series of ups, downs, laughs, and tears. This year has been filled with experiences that we never would have had otherwise. Memories have been made that we are so grateful for.

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