The Daddy Diary
Musings on Babies, Bulldogs, and Beer
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An American Girl Part 2
After Ella proclaimed that her American Girl Doll, Christy, needed a sister, I knew we would have to venture back to the American Girl doll store. And I feared the worst because this voyage would occur during Christmas time. As we walked through the… Continue Reading “An American Girl Part 2”
An American Girl
About a month before Ella’s birthday this year, she made the proclamation that I knew would come someday but was still dreading, “Daddy, I want an American Girl Doll for my birthday.” I claimed a minor victory in that I held off this conversation… Continue Reading “An American Girl”
Thanks, Dad
Dear Dad, Last night, we brought the girls to the Gaylord Texan. We spend one night here around Thanksgiving to start the Christmas Season by seeing the ICE Show. The hotel is very proud of this show, and they have set the admission price… Continue Reading “Thanks, Dad”
Stop, Thief!
For a girl who was never supposed to walk, Audrey gets around really well now. She runs around the house (sometimes at full speed), and she rarely falls anymore. She never has to use her walker, and her mobility has given her a new… Continue Reading “Stop, Thief!”
Happy Birthday, Ella
Sometimes I read a quote or hear an interview and think, “Man, I wish I said that.” That’s exactly what I said to myself when I saw this interview with Bob Odenkirk. As of eight years ago today, I don’t wonder what my purpose… Continue Reading “Happy Birthday, Ella”
Words That Have Never Been Spoken Before
“Daddy, I don’t think I like bacon anymore.” Wait. What? I’m pretty sure those words have never been uttered in the history of mankind. She might as well have said, “Daddy, I don’t think I like oxygen anymore.” Ella dropped that bomb on me… Continue Reading “Words That Have Never Been Spoken Before”
New Morning Routines
I think a good morning routine will help you get charged up emotionally, physically, and mentally. I said in my last post that the best way to start a day is getting high-fives and hugs from children. That definitely got me charged up emotionally.… Continue Reading “New Morning Routines”
Six Years Ago
I had just sat down at a pub to join some friends, and the waitress set down my freshly-poured Guinness. Instead of reaching for my pint, I reached for my phone because I saw that Michelle was calling. I just knew. When a routine… Continue Reading “Six Years Ago”
The Wide Awake Study
If you find that you are sleeping too soundly and constantly wake up feeling refreshed, and are looking to change that, I have a solution for you. I highly recommend living with a child with a heart condition who has to wear an oxygen… Continue Reading “The Wide Awake Study”
Hairdo (or Hairdon’t)
I love being a girl dad, but I was a little scared when I found out that both our children were going to be girls. I would have been more comfortable with a little boy because, well, at one time I was a little… Continue Reading “Hairdo (or Hairdon’t)”
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