It is one thing to image becoming a parent and wondering what your children will look like. It is a completely other thing to be blessed with the most beautiful, perfect little angel daughter ever to grace this good earth. I am not only amazed that God would create such a beautiful child (not that I think He couldn't just that He would is so awesome!) but that He Blessed Carrie and I with her.... AMAZING! You can see from the pictures in a previous post that I'm not lying... but I just wanted to list a few things about being a Father.
I can stare at her for hours and just never want to move. She will quite literally do nothing and it is the most entertaining thing I have ever experienced.
I worry. She scares the crap out of me. Every little cough, hiccup, yawn, stretch, eye opening, thumb sucking movement she makes, I wonder... is something wrong? Now I sound a little psycho but you get my drift... I just want to be able to protect her when really, I just have to leave it to God.
I love her. No doubt about it!
I am willing to do anything for her. Already, I carry her till she is asleep. Get out of the most comfortable position to check on her. Change her messy diapers. Put her clothes on, wrap her up. She owns me and hasn't even spoken a word yet.
She is half me. For this I apologize... She will probably have a goofy sense of humor that only her and I will understand. But hey, at least its one more person in on the joke with me right? (no... she will probably be on her Mom's side... darn it)
Last Call
Evie I love you.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
I AM A DAD!!!
Words cannot describe... so here are some pictures (with words because I cannot help myself)
Adorable!!!
Is that Carrie or what?
Yeah, I'm proud.
I'd be crying too...
I hate when I get a luggie caught in my throat...
That's not war paint.
They are beautiful (Mom and Baby).
I planted the seed and cut the cord! Be free!
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Live Labor Blog...
Okay I will keep this up as long as I can... but things happen.
9:45 am Nurse came in and she is dilated to 9 1/2 cm. Oh man. This is going to be so cool. I am going to stay up at her head though. No need to see the baby when she is all gooey and stuff. I am so stoked. Okay, need to calm down... Stay Tuned Live Bloggers!
9:42 am Carrie has been dilated to 8 cm for a little while. She is now resting and saving her energy for the big show. Shouldn't be too long now but you never really now with these things. She just felt some good pressure... could this be the time! Oh man! G2G!
5:17 am Okay, after a nap and some more contractions Carrie decided to get the eprodural (sp). Now she is sleeping and I am wide awake. No baby yet.
11:00 p.m. Yeah, this is about my bed time right now. I am so tired, I need an energy drink big time. Carrie is sooooo relaxed right now it is good. We can talk to her for longer than 3 minutes before she is distracted by a contraction. This is so different than I imagined... so much more calm and peaceful. Not nearly as frantic as the movies make it.
10:50 Nurse Kelly pointed out that the "Green Hills" on the monitor are contractions. All I thought about is Green Hill Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog. Does that mean I'm addicted to video games?
10:46 Carrie has some drugs and is starting to feel "good". Where can I get me some of that smack?
10:35 Nurse Kelly points out 3 good things have come with being dilated to 3 now. 1)She is a cm more dilated 2)She is 90% e-faced and 3) the baby has moved down. Yes!
10:33 I am now thinking Carrie might not like the idea of live blogging... so I won't tell her. We have been here since 6 pm. Both future Mom and Dad are tired. Hopefully, see can get some rest.
10:27 Decided to start Labor Blog... Carrie is in pain and is considering something to take the edge off. She is now at dilated to 3 and things are moving along great! Dad is very excited!
9:45 am Nurse came in and she is dilated to 9 1/2 cm. Oh man. This is going to be so cool. I am going to stay up at her head though. No need to see the baby when she is all gooey and stuff. I am so stoked. Okay, need to calm down... Stay Tuned Live Bloggers!
9:42 am Carrie has been dilated to 8 cm for a little while. She is now resting and saving her energy for the big show. Shouldn't be too long now but you never really now with these things. She just felt some good pressure... could this be the time! Oh man! G2G!
5:17 am Okay, after a nap and some more contractions Carrie decided to get the eprodural (sp). Now she is sleeping and I am wide awake. No baby yet.
11:00 p.m. Yeah, this is about my bed time right now. I am so tired, I need an energy drink big time. Carrie is sooooo relaxed right now it is good. We can talk to her for longer than 3 minutes before she is distracted by a contraction. This is so different than I imagined... so much more calm and peaceful. Not nearly as frantic as the movies make it.
10:50 Nurse Kelly pointed out that the "Green Hills" on the monitor are contractions. All I thought about is Green Hill Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog. Does that mean I'm addicted to video games?
10:46 Carrie has some drugs and is starting to feel "good". Where can I get me some of that smack?
10:35 Nurse Kelly points out 3 good things have come with being dilated to 3 now. 1)She is a cm more dilated 2)She is 90% e-faced and 3) the baby has moved down. Yes!
10:33 I am now thinking Carrie might not like the idea of live blogging... so I won't tell her. We have been here since 6 pm. Both future Mom and Dad are tired. Hopefully, see can get some rest.
10:27 Decided to start Labor Blog... Carrie is in pain and is considering something to take the edge off. She is now at dilated to 3 and things are moving along great! Dad is very excited!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Economics 101... Don't graduate right before a recession
Yeah, that's right folks, it has finally hit home. As of November 26th, the day before Turkey Day yours truly will officially be unemployed. Due to financial cut backs, my current job will officially end as merely an "internship". But I am not discouraged. I have put my faith in God and he will provide. Just like he did today...
The Detroit Lions go up 17-0 in the first quarter and appear to be on there way to ruining their imperfect season. Then they did what they always do, blew it. Yes, within 8 minutes they were down 21-17 and things were right in the world again. They went on to lose, I'm not sure what the score was but I remember seeing the Bucs somewhere in the 30's. And since the Titans lost today they didn't hold up their end of bargain. So instead of seeing an 11-0 team beat on a 0-11 team this Thanksgiving we are going to have to watch a 10-1 team beat down a 0-11 team. Eh, that's okay... it should be interesting. So the quest for 0-16 is still on... YES!
So where do we go from here you ask. Well, I know that there is really only one thing on my mind... when my wife will go into labor. Sure I'm thinking about finding a job and getting interviews, but I am not going to let the recent disappointments cloud over what will be one of the happiest days of my young life.
Last Call
I promise my next blog will be more entertaining... specifically when I have more time think about funny things and write about them. So for now, the Last Call goes out to my next blog... may you be humorous in your words.
The Detroit Lions go up 17-0 in the first quarter and appear to be on there way to ruining their imperfect season. Then they did what they always do, blew it. Yes, within 8 minutes they were down 21-17 and things were right in the world again. They went on to lose, I'm not sure what the score was but I remember seeing the Bucs somewhere in the 30's. And since the Titans lost today they didn't hold up their end of bargain. So instead of seeing an 11-0 team beat on a 0-11 team this Thanksgiving we are going to have to watch a 10-1 team beat down a 0-11 team. Eh, that's okay... it should be interesting. So the quest for 0-16 is still on... YES!
So where do we go from here you ask. Well, I know that there is really only one thing on my mind... when my wife will go into labor. Sure I'm thinking about finding a job and getting interviews, but I am not going to let the recent disappointments cloud over what will be one of the happiest days of my young life.
Last Call
I promise my next blog will be more entertaining... specifically when I have more time think about funny things and write about them. So for now, the Last Call goes out to my next blog... may you be humorous in your words.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
To my little Girl... or boy if the ultrasound was wrong.
Recently, when I have had time to think, I have begun to think about what it is going to be like being and actual Dad. So I have decided to write to my daughter...
Dear Evie,
This is your Father talking to you. Assuming you someday read this, here is the current state of things. I currently am in an interesting position where I have a job but at the same time I don't. Hopefully, this will never happen to you but if it does, I will help you any way I can. You Mom is currently Windexing everything in our apartment, probably hoping you will get uncomfortable with all her movement and decided to come out. That's right baby girl, you are still in the womb. In fact, you could still be a boy. (If that is the case, son I am sorry but you can replace everything in this writing that refers to you as a female with the male reference.) We have two dogs, Ares and Dexter and they are 2 and 1 respectively. Those two are currently both on the couch curled up next to each other "sleeping."
Now I am sure as you are reading this you are trying to imagine what the apartment is like. Well, its nothing like that entertainment system Dad has setup downstairs. Yep, instead of that 62 inch wide-screen with 10.1 surround sound and all the coolest gadgets you have ever seen, I just have a 26 inch rear-view projection (tube) TV with 5.1 surround sound. I know its amazing to think of how far we have come but trust me, it was an exciting time. Currently I am sitting in your Dad's oldest chair, yep the black leather one. Although right now the ottoman is from the Nursery, I hopefully have a real one by now.
Okay, on to some words of advice from your 23 year old father. I'm probably a huge push-over by now but you need to know I wasn't always that way. If you could only see me today... Carrie do this,and Caroline do that. I ran this apartment like it was a military outfit. However, I am sure that will all change the day I see your beautiful face. You have already smoothed out my rough edges at just the thought of you and I can only imagine how you will further do so into your 20's. So my advice to you is this. Find a good man who will love you for not only who you are but who you want to be. And warn him, that I will kick his ass if he hurts you. Or I will have one of your younger brothers do it. (if you don't have any brothers then Daddy failed... if the younger daughters are reading this, I love you and ignore the previous sentence... Sons if you exist, I hope you are bigger than your Father and if not, that's okay... it just makes me feel better when I beat you in Basketball.)
Anyway, this is suppose to be for you Evie. I don't know what has happened to you in your life and even now (in the future that is) I am sure there are many things I don't know. But know this, you have a Wonderful family and support system. If you have any problems go to them and pray as hard as you can because God can heal anything. Also, you can always rely on these things: Your father, your mother, your family, a good hot bath, the Lions losing, the Red Wings winning a Cup in your lifetime and God. Now of course those weren't in the order of importance but you get the idea.
I love you.
Dad
Last Call
Tonight my last call goes out to the Lions. Again, you find a way to lose like nobody else could and for this I thank you.
Dear Evie,
This is your Father talking to you. Assuming you someday read this, here is the current state of things. I currently am in an interesting position where I have a job but at the same time I don't. Hopefully, this will never happen to you but if it does, I will help you any way I can. You Mom is currently Windexing everything in our apartment, probably hoping you will get uncomfortable with all her movement and decided to come out. That's right baby girl, you are still in the womb. In fact, you could still be a boy. (If that is the case, son I am sorry but you can replace everything in this writing that refers to you as a female with the male reference.) We have two dogs, Ares and Dexter and they are 2 and 1 respectively. Those two are currently both on the couch curled up next to each other "sleeping."
Now I am sure as you are reading this you are trying to imagine what the apartment is like. Well, its nothing like that entertainment system Dad has setup downstairs. Yep, instead of that 62 inch wide-screen with 10.1 surround sound and all the coolest gadgets you have ever seen, I just have a 26 inch rear-view projection (tube) TV with 5.1 surround sound. I know its amazing to think of how far we have come but trust me, it was an exciting time. Currently I am sitting in your Dad's oldest chair, yep the black leather one. Although right now the ottoman is from the Nursery, I hopefully have a real one by now.
Okay, on to some words of advice from your 23 year old father. I'm probably a huge push-over by now but you need to know I wasn't always that way. If you could only see me today... Carrie do this,and Caroline do that. I ran this apartment like it was a military outfit. However, I am sure that will all change the day I see your beautiful face. You have already smoothed out my rough edges at just the thought of you and I can only imagine how you will further do so into your 20's. So my advice to you is this. Find a good man who will love you for not only who you are but who you want to be. And warn him, that I will kick his ass if he hurts you. Or I will have one of your younger brothers do it. (if you don't have any brothers then Daddy failed... if the younger daughters are reading this, I love you and ignore the previous sentence... Sons if you exist, I hope you are bigger than your Father and if not, that's okay... it just makes me feel better when I beat you in Basketball.)
Anyway, this is suppose to be for you Evie. I don't know what has happened to you in your life and even now (in the future that is) I am sure there are many things I don't know. But know this, you have a Wonderful family and support system. If you have any problems go to them and pray as hard as you can because God can heal anything. Also, you can always rely on these things: Your father, your mother, your family, a good hot bath, the Lions losing, the Red Wings winning a Cup in your lifetime and God. Now of course those weren't in the order of importance but you get the idea.
I love you.
Dad
Last Call
Tonight my last call goes out to the Lions. Again, you find a way to lose like nobody else could and for this I thank you.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Quantum of Solace... what exactly is it? I still don't know.
When James Bond Casino Royale came out, I fell back in love with James Bond. Well, to say I fell back in love is not exactly correct. It was more of a, I thought I loved James Bond, but didn't realize I didn't until I met the new James Bond and then fell in love. And I must admit, I have barely watched any of the "old" Bonds. My experience has truly been limited to Brosnan and Craig. Yes, yes I have Connery as Bond but I have trouble in general watching older movies. Everytime I try to watch them I'm so distracted by the old clothes and "style of movie" that I cannot enjoy it. I know this is strange since I consider myself a rather large fan of movies. But I think the problem is I'm always looking forward to the next big thing or cool movie special effects, so it is hard for me to watch the old movies.
Back to Bond, Carrie and I went and saw Quantum of Solace on the opening night (which was tonight) as sort of the last movie we will see in theaters for a while. Now as stated earlier, I like Daniel Craig as Bond. Some idiots disagree with me and say he was a weak, pathetic, girly-man and not the womanizing, over-cocky and super confident James Bond we all know and (as I once thought) love. However, they are wrong. And if you are one of those morons, go watch the old films cause I'm not. Daniel Craig's James Bond is real. Also, you need to remember that his James Bond is kind of a start over for the entire series. Casino Royale is all about James Bond becoming a 00 agent and what happens to him during his first "mission." Casino Royale also begins to explain how and why James Bond became the "shaken not stirred" man that was portrayed in every other film. The man had his heart broken! The ego was there and so was his swagger, but don't tell me he is a wimp because the man has feelings.
Quantum of Solace continues down the path started in Casino Royale and further explores the pain, anger and heartbreak James felt in the first movie. Now without giving anything away, let's just say... it wasn't Casino Royale. Casino Royale was a love story of sorts with action, poker and a few plots twists thrown in. Quantum of Solace (QoS) was action packed. The movie opens with the Aston Martin buzzing through Italian traffic and the action continued almost seamlessly until the very satisfying ending. Let's get one thing straight about QoS, James Bond kicks ass and doesn't even bother taking names. If you want action, go see QoS, now.
Now its tough because since our last action-packed James Bond, we've been exposed to the Bourne Triliogy which has had some of the best action sequences in a movie ever. James Bond definitely took a few lessons in Bourne fighting because he just goes balls out. The story was strong and made some sense, but while watching the movie you don't think about it too much. I think that is what I liked most about the movie though. It is going to be one of those movies where the more you watch it the more you get out of it. Even thinking about it now, I can see where the writers and director were showing certain elements of Bond that can be overlooked when watching the movie.
So I guess what I'm saying is... I'm kinda like James Bond. Now if only I can remember that Martini recipe.
Last Call
We are now within two weeks of having our first child and I am STOKED. It is hard to imagine that I am going to be a Dad, but guess what, I am and I'm going to have fun being it.
Back to Bond, Carrie and I went and saw Quantum of Solace on the opening night (which was tonight) as sort of the last movie we will see in theaters for a while. Now as stated earlier, I like Daniel Craig as Bond. Some idiots disagree with me and say he was a weak, pathetic, girly-man and not the womanizing, over-cocky and super confident James Bond we all know and (as I once thought) love. However, they are wrong. And if you are one of those morons, go watch the old films cause I'm not. Daniel Craig's James Bond is real. Also, you need to remember that his James Bond is kind of a start over for the entire series. Casino Royale is all about James Bond becoming a 00 agent and what happens to him during his first "mission." Casino Royale also begins to explain how and why James Bond became the "shaken not stirred" man that was portrayed in every other film. The man had his heart broken! The ego was there and so was his swagger, but don't tell me he is a wimp because the man has feelings.
Quantum of Solace continues down the path started in Casino Royale and further explores the pain, anger and heartbreak James felt in the first movie. Now without giving anything away, let's just say... it wasn't Casino Royale. Casino Royale was a love story of sorts with action, poker and a few plots twists thrown in. Quantum of Solace (QoS) was action packed. The movie opens with the Aston Martin buzzing through Italian traffic and the action continued almost seamlessly until the very satisfying ending. Let's get one thing straight about QoS, James Bond kicks ass and doesn't even bother taking names. If you want action, go see QoS, now.
Now its tough because since our last action-packed James Bond, we've been exposed to the Bourne Triliogy which has had some of the best action sequences in a movie ever. James Bond definitely took a few lessons in Bourne fighting because he just goes balls out. The story was strong and made some sense, but while watching the movie you don't think about it too much. I think that is what I liked most about the movie though. It is going to be one of those movies where the more you watch it the more you get out of it. Even thinking about it now, I can see where the writers and director were showing certain elements of Bond that can be overlooked when watching the movie.
So I guess what I'm saying is... I'm kinda like James Bond. Now if only I can remember that Martini recipe.
Last Call
We are now within two weeks of having our first child and I am STOKED. It is hard to imagine that I am going to be a Dad, but guess what, I am and I'm going to have fun being it.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Story time... things better left in my head
Come children gather round, for a story which cannot be found. In a far off land there was a man with only one hand. With two eyes and teeth to follow... he walked around feeling hollow. But little did this little man know, there was a beautiful woman near him, the star of a show. It traveled the world, and made lots of money, because it was about bees who made honey. With gold braids and blue eyes, this woman was the shows greatest prize. For all the stars in the sky that shone bright, all would rather be in her sight. But it was this man, with one hand, two eyes and teeth, who could not see, because his eyes were burning with hot tea.
Moments ago, when a waiter walked by, he tripped up over a loose shoe tie. Mind you the loose tie he knew, but forgot to tie the tie because of the those eyes of blue. For she had given him a look, which was meant for the cook, but he took as "meet me for some nook". Now being a rook, his hands began a shook as he took food from that cook, who had missed the look. In the mist of it all, he began to fall. A pie hit the floor, as someone walked through the door. And with a scream, a foot slipped on the cream, right into a big wooden beam. At the sound of a crunch, there went the biggest brunch. Hot eggs, bacon , fruit, ham, cottage cheese and yes, tea, flew across the room for what seemed like a century. The eggs, bacon, and ham went left, and the others right, except for one that would cause a man to lose sight. For if he had not turned to see what had caused all the screams, he would have seen the woman of his dreams. But now because of hot tea he is blind, and that woman he will never find.
Last Call
Tell me what you think, I wrote this in a blink.
Moments ago, when a waiter walked by, he tripped up over a loose shoe tie. Mind you the loose tie he knew, but forgot to tie the tie because of the those eyes of blue. For she had given him a look, which was meant for the cook, but he took as "meet me for some nook". Now being a rook, his hands began a shook as he took food from that cook, who had missed the look. In the mist of it all, he began to fall. A pie hit the floor, as someone walked through the door. And with a scream, a foot slipped on the cream, right into a big wooden beam. At the sound of a crunch, there went the biggest brunch. Hot eggs, bacon , fruit, ham, cottage cheese and yes, tea, flew across the room for what seemed like a century. The eggs, bacon, and ham went left, and the others right, except for one that would cause a man to lose sight. For if he had not turned to see what had caused all the screams, he would have seen the woman of his dreams. But now because of hot tea he is blind, and that woman he will never find.
Last Call
Tell me what you think, I wrote this in a blink.
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