The Daddy Diary
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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”
Normalcy
Audrey’s 17th surgery is today. If Michelle hadn’t been writing them down, we wouldn’t have come up with the correct number. We had sixteen in our heads. I guess we forgot one. In our world, this almost doesn’t count as surgery. Audrey is having… Continue Reading “Normalcy”
My Christmas Wish
Dear Santa, I do not want any material items for Christmas this year, but I have a few requests. The list is fairly long, but you don’t get anything unless you ask, right? I realize that you are not a genie and many of… Continue Reading “My Christmas Wish”
Dress Rehearsal
In our house, Saturday mornings in the fall consist of pancakes and College Gameday on ESPN. Last Saturday morning, instead of watching College Gameday on the day that SMU was playing for a conference championship, I fulfilled my fatherly duty and took Ella to… Continue Reading “Dress Rehearsal”
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