The Daddy Diary
Musings on Babies, Bulldogs, and Beer
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The Best Birthday Present Ever
Ella is incredibly gifted in many ways, but athletic ability is not one of them. So, when one of the second-grade moms said they were starting a softball team and asked if Ella would play, I did hesitate for a second. But I realized… Continue Reading “The Best Birthday Present Ever”
54 on 54
I turn 54 today. Here are 54 thoughts, learnings, observations, and questions about my first 54 years.
Good Friday, Bad Back
In my business, we get the day off for stock market holidays. In the past, I almost always played golf on those days, but I don’t play golf anymore because those holidays typically mean no school. Now, I find myself at Kids’ Empire, KidMania,… Continue Reading “Good Friday, Bad Back”
Disney Cruise Day 2: The Audrey Card
Kids like Audrey don’t get any advantages in life, but Disney does their best to offer special accommodations for kids with disabilities. I have no problem playing the Audrey card to get front row seats or special assistance. We got front row seats for… Continue Reading “Disney Cruise Day 2: The Audrey Card”
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”
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