October 19, 2007

Hi All, Long time, no post. I learned of this via my friend (and parent) Pete. I don’t know Katie, but, for obvious reasons, I want to get the word out. Here’s the details: She’s been missing since September 5, 2007 from Lincoln RI, but has ties to the West Coast as well, Find additional details (and a heartbreaking letter from her husband) at: www.helpfindkatie.com

April 6, 2007

Well, it’s time to say goodbye. Thanks everyone for reading, I’ve really appreciated all the constructive and helpful comments I’ve had here while learning what it is to be a modern father. And, it’s being a modern father that has led me to make this decision. The ever expanding role of my job and my free time being taken up by my family (as it should be), I have decided to shutter the blog. You know Hayes has gone from a screaming baby to a talkative two-year-old and I’ve found it’s just more fun to play with Hayes and Jen in my free time than it has to write about them.

So, there you have it.

Thanks, everyone. I’ll miss you.

February 5, 2007

We got some snow.

January 22, 2007

Today Hayes is “two minutes” old, or so he says. Or “two old.” Or, if he’s really up for it, “two old minutes.” What he really means, and I know this because I was there when he was welcomed into this world, is the Hayes is two years old. And what a ride it’s been.

For those of you just joining us for the not-so-frequent posting of the last 6 months or so, you might think that Hayes is an easy kid. He’s easy going. He’s able to express himself, thereby limiting the tantrums caused by the frustration. He’s got a great sense of humor. He loves cars like his dad. He’ll even watch football on occasion.

Truth is, however, that wasn’t always the case.

The first four months were ROUGH. And by rough I mean 3-4 hours of sleep a night and a kid that constantly — constantly cried. And it wasn’t his fault, or an indication of his personality, he just had acid reflux and it took us four months to get it under control. I remember handing Hayes off to one of Jen’s friends so that we could go see a movie around that time. “I can handle him,” she proclaimed, “my kid was a difficult baby.” We returned from the movie to find a broken woman. “I had no idea,” she said. Yup, it was like that.

We could never see having another kid. It was just too hard.

Then, suddenly, we had this Hayes. And he’s AWESOME. To us, he is the ideal kid. And the difficulties we went through to get this Hayes have been worth it. You know what, it’s even gotten us from the “never” to the “maybe” when it comes to “thing number two” (as a coworker puts it).

Most of all, I just want to be a little sappy. I don’t know how I could ever live without Hayes again. I would do anything for him. He’s fun. He’s smart. He loves to sing. He’s a very good boy. Hell, he even makes the Patriots losing easier. Never thought I could say that about anyone.

Happy birthday, Hayes. Your daddy loves you.

January 2, 2007

Oh, well, the vacation was nice while it lasted. Short, but nice.

As usual, I have kind of a holiday hangover meloncholy. I get a bit bummed when the holidays and my vacation are over.

But this year, things were different. Hayes is here and he’s really lifted my mood.

After spending a few days with my parents while Jen and I headed to visit my sister and fiance in NYC, and then having guests for New Years eve, Hayes has seen lots of people over the last week. And he’s gotten alot of attention. So, a few hours after my sister, her fiance, and a some friends left yesterday, Hayes put it all in perspective.

“Bye bye, ebreebody!” Hayes said, waving toward the door. “Gonna play with Mama and Dada now!”

Yup. And we’re most thankful about being able to play with you, too, Hayes.

December 22, 2006

A little treat from our family to yours.