This morning, Ryan came into my room around 9 a.m. and woke me up. I’ve been sleeping in lately, trying to rest up from my bout with pneumonia. Okay, even if I wasn’t sick, I’d sleep late on the weekends. But at least now I have a legitimate excuse. Anyways, Ry came in to really get the iPad from my nightstand, but he also likes to say good morning and tell me to go back …
Sorry I haven’t been updating Mommy’s Busy, Go Ask Daddy much lately. At least I have a good excuse. I spent the last two days in the hospital with pneumonia. And let me tell you, it’s far from fun. It started last Saturday with a high fever and bad cough. I went to the urgent care place on Sunday and they diagnosed me with bronchitis, gave me an antibiotic (Augmentan) and sent me on my …
I always knew I wanted to be a father. As a kid, I shared the typical dream of one day having a loving wife, two great kids, a nice house and, of course, a rambunctious dog. Well, I got the kids, wife and house, but I’m still waiting on that dog. When Allie and I started trying to have a baby, I had no idea how long it would take. No one does, apparently. I …
As the saying goes, there are only two things in life you can’t cheat: death and taxes. Well, technically you can cheat taxes by simply not paying them and running off to that really cool tropical island from Shawshank Redemption. But death? Well, even those kids in the Final Destination films know that the Grim Reaper will eventually come for you. Hopefully before the hooded one pays you a visit, you’ll grow nice and old and feeble …
Humans are pretty stupid. No, no, it’s true. We’re constantly trying to outwit danger at every corner. Viruses. Natural disasters. Lions, tigers, and bears. You get the picture. As a species, we’re always pressing onward, overcoming great obstacles to keep the race alive. So with a fairly decent track record (we’re still here, aren’t we?), what do us humans like to do in our spare time? Attempt crazy, death-defying feats, that’s what. I’m not talking …
