A Typical Dad Day

(I've never read this book, but I may have to ...) Sam worked last night, so it was my day with the kids. What does a typical day with dad look like? The day starts with Andrew up first. We take the baby monitor out into the living room so we can see when Ella … Continue reading A Typical Dad Day →

Outdoor “Nutty” Discovery

I posted this on my Facebook page earlier, but wanted to be sure it made the blog. I took Ella and Andrew out for a walk this morning. We walked a different way than we normally do and I took a small detour. There is a church at the end of our street that has … Continue reading Outdoor “Nutty” Discovery →

Where’s My Belt?

I was up early enough to go for a walk with the family today. I grabbed a pair of shorts that I have been wearing, which I knew were getting too big, and couldn't find my belt. I asked Sam if she had seen it and she told me no. Then she said, "Don't you … Continue reading Where’s My Belt? →

Weekend Ride on the Emotional Rollercoaster of Life

It's been a crazy past few days. On Friday, we took Andrew to the ENT to discuss the results of his sleep study. He has severe sleep apnea. Usually, this means that the tonsils or the adenoids need to come out to open up the airway. The doc took a look at his and said … Continue reading Weekend Ride on the Emotional Rollercoaster of Life →

The Sounds of Summer Are Very Different Today

On Saturday, I took my kids out for our neighborhood walk. As we walked, we heard the normal "sounds of summer." There were plenty of birds singing, dogs barking, and kids playing in the pool. On one stretch of sidewalk, I could hear loud laughter and muffled music playing from a radio. As we got … Continue reading The Sounds of Summer Are Very Different Today →

Hello, Louie!

The photo above may be a bit deceiving, in that this blog is NOT about the hit song by the Kingsmen. It is also not about other famous Louies (or Louis) like comedians: Louie Anderson Louis CK Or trumpet players: Louis Armstrong Louis Prima Or his animated alter ego: King Louie Or fictional TV characters … Continue reading Hello, Louie! →

My Heart is Full

Recently I posted a blog that was difficult to write. It was regarding some things with my son. It dealt with some hurt I was sorting through. I am happy to say that I was able to see him today. He is currently having difficulty with a summer school math class. He asked if he … Continue reading My Heart is Full →

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We had our garage sale on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday may have been busier than the rest of my weekend. I got my steps in for the day, that's for sure! You may remember that when we were expecting Ella, we took what was our dining room and built a wall to make a … Continue reading (Insert Creative Title Here) →

My Father’s Day Weekend

Father's Day began for me on Saturday morning. We celebrated Saturday because Sam had to work on Sunday. When I returned home from work, my kids were already up and waiting. Sam had texted me that Ella was anxious for me to come home to get my present. Ella was excited because she had seen … Continue reading My Father’s Day Weekend →

Weekend Wrap Up

Saturday Sam and I took the kids out to eat at a local pizza place. They have a patio, which allowed us to eat outside. The weather was perfect. It was sunny, but not too hot and there was a nice breeze. Of course, there was plenty of cottonwood flying about, which was only a … Continue reading Weekend Wrap Up →