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Week 12: Getting Adjusted

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:06:29 -0400

{Editor’s Note}

I’ve had my Week 12 thoughts in a draft post half thrown together for nearly a week now. But with finding time to run, some radio appearances in the mornings on 98.5…

On the Run

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:32:48 -0400

On the Run:

Making a life altering decision like leaving full time work to be a primary caregiver at home becomes an interesting time to take audit of nearly every aspect of your life. Suddenly I find myself…

Week 11: Back in the NH Groove

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:28:49 -0400

Week 11: Back in the NH Groove:

{Back in the NH Groove}

Despite not having left the state of New Hampshire for vacation and with respect to Ace Frehley, our first week post-TLV felt like we were all just trying to…

Wordless Wednesday: The spoon is mightier than the sword

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:28:49 -0400

Wordless Wednesday: The spoon is mightier than the sword:

Here’s my entry for this week’s “Wordless Wednesday” at Dad Blogs.

The spoon is mightier than the sword, 7/17/2010

Julia has taken to solid food with excitement. Just set her in…

Week 8: Swimming Along

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:03:59 -0400

Week 8: Swimming Along:

{Baboosic Lake}

Ryan at Baboosic Lake Swim Class, 6/23/2010

If you ask Ryan what she’s doing the summer, she’ll proudly rattle off the following; “swim lessons, vacation,…

Bryan Gaynor SYTYCD - Fireflies HD

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:38:30 -0400

Bryan Gaynor SYTYCD - Fireflies HD:

I liked a YouTube video: SYTYCD 7

listening to "Owl City - Fireflies lyrics"

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:36:18 -0400

listening to "Owl City - Fireflies lyrics":

Ryan’s new favorite song to dance to…and mine to dream to.

listening to "Fireflies - Owl City (acapella cover)"

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:29:20 -0400

listening to "Fireflies - Owl City (acapella cover)":

Nice cover of Ryan’s new favorite song…

Week 7: Friends & Family

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:26:48 -0400

Week 7: Friends & Family:

{All in the Family}

Normally I like to write my weekly summary posts on the weekend following the week that the post is celebrating. The fact that this post is being written on Tuesday…

mightyflynn: wearesexbobomb: This is the most amazing thing...

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:06:42 -0400

mightyflynn:

wearesexbobomb:

This is the most amazing thing ever. It’s like Kenny Powers irl.

Wally Backman in action (NSFW audio)

Week 6: Life’s a stage…

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:25:20 -0400

Week 6: Life’s a stage…:

{Under the Sea}

Ryan’s on stage debut as a “pearl” in the Little Mermaid, 6/9/2010

For the past nine months, Ryan has spent nearly every Saturday morning at the Dimensions…

Week 5: Party On

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:48:47 -0400

Week 5: Party On:

{Party On}

After having to postpone Ryan’s fourth birthday party last weekend due to illness, I wasn’t looking forward to the decisions that would have to be made as I watched the hour…

Father’s Day Gift Review – Red Envelope Wall Gallery Frame

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:53:11 -0400

Father’s Day Gift Review – Red Envelope Wall Gallery Frame:

The folks at Red Envelope and Dad-Blogs.com teamed up together to offer members of the Dad-Blogs community the chance to review a product from the Red Envelope Fathers’ Day Gift Guide. I have…

On (Im)Perfection

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:42:37 -0400

On (Im)Perfection:

As a parent, I often fall into the trap of expecting perfection — perfection from myself as it relates to the parenting of my children.

I equate perfection to being “in control” of my emotions —…

Julia and Ryan at Five Months

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:57:10 -0400

Julia and Ryan at Five Months:

My entry for this week’s “Wordless Wednesday” at Dad Blogs features recent pictures of Julia at five months of age with the two family teddy bears in comparison with Ryan at the same age, with…

Week 4: The Best Laid Plans…

Sun, 30 May 2010 00:37:10 -0400

Week 4: The Best Laid Plans…:

{Best Laid Plans…}

Ryan was so excited about turning four, specifically the party!, 5/26/2010

It may be fair to say that the only constant in parenting is dealing with the…

LOST In 3 Minutes

Sat, 29 May 2010 15:32:50 -0400

LOST In 3 Minutes:

I liked a YouTube video: Everyone’s talking about it, few people seem to understand it - but I do, so I thought I’d help you out! I make music which you can hear for free, check it out:…

Happy 4th Birthday Ryan!!

Wed, 26 May 2010 11:44:50 -0400

Happy 4th Birthday Ryan!!:

It’s hard to believe that four years ago today our lives where graced with the presence of Ryan. Each day since has been a wonder to behold. For this “Wordless Wednesday“, I couldn’t think of a…

Some Assembly Required

Wed, 26 May 2010 01:44:29 -0400

Some Assembly Required:

With Ryan’s fourth birthday upon us tomorrow morning, after dinner this evening it was just about time to buckle down and put together her gift — a “big girl” Barbie bicycle.

Here’s a blow by…

Silly for Silly Bandz

Mon, 24 May 2010 23:44:18 -0400

Silly for Silly Bandz:

It was bound to happen sooner or later. We are now a family contributing to the “Silly Bandz” craze apparently sweeping the nation and children’s wrists in a town near you.

The neighborhood has…