The Daddy Diary
Musings on Babies, Bulldogs, and Beer
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Five-Year Plan
August 29, 2019 “Now that Audrey is out of the womb, we got a better look at her heart. Her condition is much worse than we thought. She doesn’t have a heart defect. She has four heart defects.” the surgeon said. He continued, “We… Continue Reading “Five-Year Plan”
Happy Birthday, Audrey!
Five years ago today: I only had one job – do not lose the baby. In the childbirth story, it turns out the father has an insignificant role even though they let me wear scrubs. The bulk of my responsibility was completed about 40… Continue Reading “Happy Birthday, Audrey!”
The Ecstasy of Defeat
My Dad hated to lose. He was a gifted athlete and a fierce competitor. It wasn’t until I was 15 years old that I beat him in an athletic competition. Maybe I chose to play tennis because I thought that would be the only… Continue Reading “The Ecstasy of Defeat”
The Longest Bridge
At just under 24 miles, the Lake Ponchartrain Causeway is the longest bridge in the United States. That is if you are measuring by distance. If you are measuring by anxiety production, the longest bridge in the United States is the pedestrian bridge connecting… Continue Reading “The Longest Bridge”
Father’s Day
“What do you want to do for Father’s Day?” Michelle asked. “Nothing,” I replied This is my sixth year as a Father, but I don’t see Father’s Day as a day for me. It still feels like it’s supposed to be a day for… Continue Reading “Father’s Day”
Brace Yourself
Frequently my mind goes back to the first few months we spent in hospital after Audrey was born. After each new diagnosis, I prayed, “Please let this be all for her.” Each time I prayed, I never got the answer that I wanted. And… Continue Reading “Brace Yourself”
I Saw the Sign
When I was single, my three biggest fears were: I thought having any one of those would take away my soul. Now, I routinely drive a minivan through the suburbs chauffeuring around two small children. Instead of driving to meet friends at the local… Continue Reading “I Saw the Sign”
Take My Advice
If I could give advice to anyone on how to get ahead in life it would be “Be Cute.” You can get away with anything if you are cute enough. I’m speaking from observation here, not experience. Nobody used to tell me Gus was… Continue Reading “Take My Advice”
Shots Anyone?
Sometimes you have to do something that makes a child cry even though it is good for them. That’s why I make Ella watch Dallas Cowboys’ playoff games with me. I’m getting her used to disappointment at an early age so it won’t hurt… Continue Reading “Shots Anyone?”
Part of Your World
One of the great things about being a girl dad is I’ve had the pleasure of watching The Little Mermaid 1438 times since Ella was born. And for each 24-hour period following each viewing, I’ve been asked to say “Alexa, play Under the Sea” so… Continue Reading “Part of Your World”
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