This was Ben’s first Canada Day, and I have to say, as far as days go, it was pretty darn near perfect. We first got up a little late had breakfast, played, all our usual morning stuff. Then we packed up a small picnic lunch and went off for a day of geocaching. We targeted [...]
I know that as parents we are supposed to protect our children from danger and guide them through their childhood safely. I also know that at times, we have to take a few risks. So, for dinner on Saturday, we had steak. All three of us. I cut off a one inch by three inch [...]
Our son is a rock star. He cut another tooth the other day with barely a whimper. The fourth isn’t far behind. In a world of babies screaming in pain and teething gels, our kid needed nothing. He is currently jumping in his Jolly Jumper right now blowing raspberries like there’s no tomorrow. I personally [...]
Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’. Day 6 of 30: March 12, 2007 5 months. What exactly does 5 months mean? 5 months is just about how long the darkest part of an Alberta winter lasts. 5 months is long enough to build a new house. 5 months is a whole semester of college. 5 months is [...]
IMG_2194.JPG What can I say. He’s as big as a teenager – so why not give him the same kind of support. Of course – it was his mom who cajoled the be-spandexed young lady to pose with Ben. Dad was far to ashamed after having “checked her out” to actually speak to her at [...]
Yummy! It’s FIST(tm) Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’. I forgot what REAL learning is all about. There was once a time when new things were amazing, wonderous events. Now – learning is associated with effort and work. Thank GOD for the toys these days. I have as much fun playing with the babe einstein gadgets as [...]
IMG_1576 Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’. Ben will turn 4 months on the 12th. I have now conceded the fact that he is my entire universe which does scare me at times. My day is filled with saying aaawoohh, aguh, and blowing spit bubbles. When I’m not with him, I’m thinking about him or what I [...]
[Click to view] 2007 has arrived, and the world is still spinning merrily as if nothing happened. But something [add significantly more emphasis than bold or italics could offer] did [end emphasis] happen. This is the beginning of my first year as a parent. My first year as a father, role model, provider, nurturer, and [...]
IMG_1015 Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’. We made it. It took a few hours more than we expected – but home is home. Our flight was due to leave at 7:10 pm. Dutifully we checked in at 5, and were at the gate by 6. Then – the airport in Kelowna closed. Trouble was – our [...]
DEC12_0003 Originally uploaded by ‘Scratch’. Hell yeah. At what point over the last 4 weeks did my little boy figure it all out? He laughs, snickers, coo’s and beguiles effortlessly. He can and will melt all hearts in sight, and all that – at 14 pounds. Part Leopard tank, part James Bond. He’s got it [...]