May 2009

The “Do-Over”

May 26, 2009

I shaved my head yesterday.  I’m actually not sure why although I think I’ve always wanted to do it but just never had the guts to do so.  So now I’m baldish.  Subconsciously, I think I was trying to look more like my newborn son that has a greater resemblance to just about anyone besides [...]

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Becoming a Parent

May 21, 2009

This is an old post but in light of a number of friends and family that have just recently or are about to become first time parents, it seemed appropriate to share again.   *************************** I’ve been told that there comes a time in life when the ordinary becomes extraordinary – a time when a [...]

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Back to Work

May 19, 2009

Yesterday was my first day back to work after two months of paternity leave. Yesterday sucked. That being said, I’m wholeheartedly grateful for the time that I was able to spend with my family. The girls and I continued to develop our bond and Connor for the most part dedicated himself to being with his [...]

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Connor

May 14, 2009

Today is Connor’s two month check-up at the pediatrician. I still can’t believe it’s already been two months since he was born and the subsequent stay in the NICU. And I really can’t believe that my paternity leave is already over – back to work on Monday. But this time off has really opened my [...]

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Gratitude

May 12, 2009

Last night, I checked my work email to find a message from our CFO regarding a colleague that had suddenly passed away from a heart attack.  He was 41.  He had a baby boy who hadn’t celebrated his first birthday yet.  I’m almost 39.  I eat too much, drink too much, take meds for high [...]

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