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”
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”
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”
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”
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