The Daddy Diary
Musings on Babies, Bulldogs, and Beer
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A Last-Minute Gift Idea
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart” – Winnie the Pooh I’ve taken a lot of tests in my life. Sometimes I had to pass to get into graduate school or to keep my job. That’s a lot of… Continue Reading “A Last-Minute Gift Idea”
The Most Magical Place You Never Want to Be
A little trip to Scottish Rite hospital last week completed our tour of North Texas Children’s Hospitals. Nothing major this time, but more on that in a later post. Shortly after Audrey was born and learning about her condition, I was hoping we could… Continue Reading “The Most Magical Place You Never Want to Be”
The Best Day Ever
Last week, I had one of the best days that I can remember. It had nothing to do with Thanksgiving or the holidays which might leave you wondering what happened to make that day so great. Even if you aren’t wondering, you are about… Continue Reading “The Best Day Ever”
The Best Funeral Ever
“Who here sees themselves getting married someday?” Mine was the only hand that did not go up. Gregg, the counselor on staff at my church, was speaking about relationships to a group of about thirty adult singles. I was not trying to stir the… Continue Reading “The Best Funeral Ever”
Never Say Never
When Michelle and I got married, we made a vow that we would never let pets or children sleep in the bed with us. Even after we got our first baby, Gus the bulldog, we held that vow. For eight days. All it took… Continue Reading “Never Say Never”
Well, I Had a Good Run.
I ran my first marathon about 20 years ago. There is nothing like the feeling of crossing the finish line at a marathon. Even if you can’t or won’t run a marathon, do yourself a favor and sit at the finish line of a… Continue Reading “Well, I Had a Good Run.”
Going Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine
Warning: Graphic Content Parental Discretion is Advised This post has nothing to do with parenthood, just about getting older. On Monday, I had to deal with people freaking out about the drop in the stock market. It would not be the only time this… Continue Reading “Going Where the Sun Doesn’t Shine”
Have You Met Ted?
“Be curious, not judgmental.” – Ted Lasso quoting someone that may or may not have been Walt Whitman. Saying “I love watching Ted Lasso” is about as original as saying “I love breathing oxygen.” For my money, the cost of Apple TV is worth… Continue Reading “Have You Met Ted?”
The Forgotten Character
In the story of a special needs family, the forgotten character is always the sibling. It’s not fair, but their lives contain less drama, and they normally get less attention. The healthy brother or sister ends up like that member of a popular band… Continue Reading “The Forgotten Character”
Letter to my future son-in-law
“Ingrid Bergman, now there’s low maintenance.” Dear Future Son-in-law, Ever since Billy Crystal uttered those words in “When Harry Met Sally” guys have tried to fit women into one of those two (high maintenance/low maintenance) boxes. Initially, Harry leads you to believe that every… Continue Reading “Letter to my future son-in-law”
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