Wednesday, February 20

Back without video (for the time being)


I have had some trouble with my router lately and I am not able to get my upload speed above dial up.  If you are uploading video it makes me feel like what's the point.   That doesn't mean that I still can't add content.  
Lately Hazel has been going through some changes.  She is great all day but around 6-7 PM she starts into an episode where she can't be soothed.  From what I hear it is a natural occurrence.  It still is an unbelievable experience. 
Changes happen fast when you can count the weeks you have been alive on your fingers and toes.  She is "smiling with purpose" lately.  My brother said the day you walk into their room and the beam a smile as they see you it will change your life.  There is something to that.  
I am looking for things for her to do this summer.  I want to keep her stimulated and me entertained.  I don't necessarily think taking her to the movies will be the best to keep her stimulated.  I was also looking for a "Stay at home dad" group.  Not sure why.  I generally do things much different then most dudes and would be fearful of being thought I was some kind of bad father.  I am sure others have the same fears.
Last week I called my best friend in CO.  We talked about our children and what it took to be a parent.  More importantly we talked about the skills we have at being parents.  This made em think of how I became the person I am today.  To the best of my recollection there are 5 people who impacted my life in a positive way.  The list could have been longer and contained people who negatively changed my life but the 5 are certainly important to who I am today. 
More on that at a later date.