The Daddy Diary
Musings on Babies, Bulldogs, and Beer
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Field Day
Field Day is a momentous event at Ella’s school. And 2025 will always be the day that Daddy ruined Field Day. Barksdale Field Day is quite a spectacle. Hundreds of parents volunteer to see their kids compete in a dozen activities. It is the… Continue Reading “Field Day”
Surprise
I’ve never made a big deal about my birthday. I’m not anti-birthday, and it doesn’t bother me that I’m getting older. My family just never threw lavish parties to celebrate. We usually just get together at one of our houses and have lunch as… Continue Reading “Surprise”
53 on 53
I turn 53 today. I have 53 thoughts, learnings, questions, and musings on my birthday. 1. The biggest sense of guilt I feel in life is when I have to turn right into a parking lot immediately following an intersection, causing me to block… Continue Reading “53 on 53”
Vacation Diary Last Day: Bibbidi Bobbidi Bye
The Disney Cruise had numerous events that we could’ve booked for the kids and/or adults, but we did not book many. We wanted to keep our schedules as open as possible and let the girls decide what they wanted to do. Disney does everything… Continue Reading “Vacation Diary Last Day: Bibbidi Bobbidi Bye”
Vacation Diary Day 4: Dancing Queen
This was the day that we could leave the boat for an excursion into Mexico, but there weren’t many activities that would’ve worked well for us. I didn’t think Ella or Audrey would enjoy an 8-hour trek to check out the Mayan ruins. We… Continue Reading “Vacation Diary Day 4: Dancing Queen”
Vacation Diary Day 3: Boingy Boingy
I woke up early on the second day, and I knew right away, it was going to be a challenging day. I went out to our veranda to see the sunrise, and I saw 4-5 foot whitecapped waves as far as I could see. … Continue Reading “Vacation Diary Day 3: Boingy Boingy”
Vacation Diary Day 2: The Mickey Boat
Getting onto the boat was quite an adventure. It seemed like we had to navigate an endless maze of roped-off waiting lines, security stops, and escalators before we finally made it onto the boat. We packed Audrey’s walker thinking it would be easier for… Continue Reading “Vacation Diary Day 2: The Mickey Boat”
Daddy Vacation Diary Day 1: Road Trip
It doesn’t matter if it goes well or not, a road trip is always an adventure. Ever since hunter/gatherer civilizations transported their families on foot, the goal for every father leading a road trip has been the same – make good time. It never… Continue Reading “Daddy Vacation Diary Day 1: Road Trip”
The 5%
I mentioned in my last post that 95% of the time, I don’t think about Audrey’s disabilities. The 5% hurts. It hurts me more for Ella. Ella has asked me if she can have a baby brother. I don’t know if she just wants… Continue Reading “The 5%”
The New Normal
Normal: “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern: characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine” – Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary “Normal is just a setting on the washing machine.” – My cousin Craig I’ve been asked a few times if I ever wish… Continue Reading “The New Normal”
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