When you’re a freelance writer, it’s easy to get caught up in deadlines and projects and article pitches and finances and taxes and everything else. On Monday I escaped the computer briefly to visit the University of Washington for the second time in as many weeks, because it’s also important to get away from all … Continue reading Back to the Cherry Blossoms
Our kiddo is in great health and continues to grow: 54 pounds and standing at 4 foot 1 inch. When Ellie was 18 months old, I took a photo that I particularly liked. Last year, I thought I’d get a shot from the same part of the procedure to show how much she’s grown. Now, … Continue reading Six Year Checkup
Ellie really wanted to take us to the Museum of Flight. She’s been lucky enough to go several times with school programs, but Jeff and I had only been there once before for a work party – and then only some of the rooms were open. So, we decided a family field trip was in … Continue reading Museum of Flight
One of the absolute unexpected joys of becoming a father is watching my daughter absorb experiences for the first time. Now I finally understand the notion that being around kids makes you feel younger. As the holidays approached this year, Ellie decided she wanted a Christmas tree of her own, in her bedroom. The idea … Continue reading The Bedroom Christmas Tree
Ellie is in good health and is growing: 47 pounds and 3 foot 10 1/4 inches tall! A look back (18 month checkup): Continue reading Five Year Checkup
What I’m learning as a father is that parenting involves hundreds of little behavioral course corrections. Sometimes it’s something direct and forceful—don’t pound on the glass door; be careful, that pot on the stove is very hot—but usually it’s a lot of little nudges. “Try this.” “You might want to consider that instead.” “Please say … Continue reading (A Father‘s) Course Corrections
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