Day 56 - Out After Work (Texas Rangers Win!)

The work day seemed to drag on today and I had several meetings.  I was finally feeling better so I went out after work to see the end of the Rangers game which they won to take a 2-0 lead in the series against Tampa Bay.  Some friends met me out they could watch the Nebraska football game on ESPN.  My wife picked up David and put him to bed and having a baby sitter come over before joining us.  I stayed only a little while wanting to get some rest so the cold did not come back.  When I got home I checked on David and he looked up at me as if to say hi dad and went right back to bed.  I wanted the game some from home and went to bed when my wife got home.  Nebraska won the game and looked to be a good addition to the BigTen for next year.

Day 55 - I hate colds

David was in a great mood this morning and so happy to see a waffle was ready for him this morning he was grinning.  I said bye and left for work.  Today at least I got to spend the morning working on some documentation where I did not have to talk much but the afternoon was back to meetings.  The dog was so excited to see David get home tonight but they did not come in right away because there was a "big truck" moving someone down the road so he wanted to go see the truck.  When David finally came inside he and to dog went running to the back of the house.  The first think he did was grab a bunch of balls and say outside.  We talked him into staying inside to play tonight but it took some work. The good news on the day is the Texas Rangers won game one today.

Day 54 - Dad's still sick and no voice

I got up and said goodbye to David and headed to work.  I had a few meeting scheduled where I was doing all the talking.  By the last meeting I had no voice left.  Back at home I was happy to sit on the couch and just relax.  Again Nyquil and in bed by 9:00.

Day 53 - Dad's sick

I woke up this morning and my throat was scratchy and I was nowhere near 100% but I have a full load of work today.  My day started with an 8am meeting to deal with an issue.  After work I ate some leftovers, took Nyquil and went to bed no fun with David tonight.

Day 52 - McNabb Returns to Philly and Bad Grass Seed?

While watching the game last night we got ready for breakfast in the morning so it was nice to wake up to some food.  The plus to David not napping yesterday was that David slept in.  Next up for dad today is cutting the grass.  The existing grass got deep with all the rain and watering but the grass seed did not come in all that well.  After putting more seed in spots I wonder what is the best brand of seed?  After all the yard work it was time for more football.  I was worn out so I wanted to watch in my game room and relax.  The early games were not all that great but then it was time for Redskins vs. Eagles with McNabb returning to Philly.  Redskins won a hard fought game.  During the game I would run in and watch David play with mom.  After the game David and I played in his game room a little while. 

Day 51 - Ryder Cup and Pumpkin Patch

This morning after playing a little and watching the Ryder Cup we all went to the local pumpkin patch.  We met our best friends and their three year old son there and the kids had a great time seeing all the animals and ridding on the tractors.  David saw a scary clown but just saw it as a clown and wanted to go up for a closer look but since we were always away we were able to distract him.  after picking out a couple of pumpkins we decided to go to Buffalo wild wings for lunch and since mom was driving I enjoyed a fine beer.  once lunch was over and it was well into nap time we headed to our friends house to hang out while the kids napped.  As luck would having David would not go down for his nap.  So we played a little bit and headed to the store.  When David see the Kroger he knows they have doughnuts so that is what he repeated over and over.  Back at home mom and I made junk food for dinner and to watch the Penn State game.  It was not a very good game for Penn State fans.  Penn State lost to Iowa.

Day 50 - Great Round of Golf

Today did not start off all that great.  I had the day off and hoped to sleep in but as I was laying there I heard David throwing one of his biggest fits yet so I got up to see what was going on with him.  Turns out he also wanted to sleep in and did not want to wear his shoes.  After he left for school I tried to get back to sleep but I could not so I got up and relaxed watching TV before running out and getting David some more golf balls and hitting the course for my own round.  The range was closed so the front nine was not the best but I pulled it together on the back.  Now it was time to play with David and he wanted to play baseball tonight.  He is able to hold his little bat and hit a ball that is pitched to him.  I think it might be more me hitting the bat with the pitch but the timing still has to be there.  Golf or Baseball which sport will he like more?  After putting David to bed mom went out and with nothing on TV I am trying out Pokerstars.net and people really will call anything when there is no money on the line.

Day 49 - Nicole Dumps Rain on Mid-Atlantic

Today when I picked up David from school he ran over and gave me a hug and did not want to let go of my legs.  David was hungry today after not eating well while being sick and mom had a charity event planning meeting tonight so we were on our own.  The best mom and wife planned ahead and had dinner ready to be heated up for us.  I explained to David that mom made it for him and he should eat it all.  He agreed but as he tried some of the meatloaf he said "no like."  When I opened the freezer later he saw mini corn dogs and said "I want that"  There was no chance we are going to play outside tonight since the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole dumped about 5 inches of run on the area today.

Day 48 - David is Sick Mom Stays Home

Mom stayed home with David today.  He was feeling much better today but still did not sleep well.  He had a good day with mom and I know mom loved spending the day with him.  The fever was gone this morning so he was in a good mood all day.

Day 47 - David is Sick Dad Stays Home

Today David had a fever so I stayed home with him.  He did not show any ill effects from the fever and I had my hands full with him playing all day.  He wanted to play baseball and hit his golf ball around.  I had a meeting that I had to dial into but David was still awake so I have to just listen and could only talk once or twice.  After lunch the fever took hold and all David wanted was to be held.  I put him down for a nap and he slept about an hour before waking up with hives.  So lucky dad gets a trip to the doctor with all kinds of kids running around.  The hives were just a symptom of the fever and nothing more.  I was really tired by the time mom got home.

Day 46- Back to work

It is another Monday nothing exciting happened today other then I came from behind to win in fantasy football.

Day 45 - Chili and Great Block for Phillip Daniels

I started the day with a trip to Kroger to Chili fixings.  In the parking lot we tried to rescue a lost dog but it would not come up to me but we tried for about 15 minutes.  After our adventure with thunder booming overhead we headed into the store when David saw a donut and cried out for the sugary treat.  We are suckers for a happy child and let him pick out the one he wanted so he could eat as we shopped.  It was a quick trip in the store and once home David helped my pull some weeds form our flowerbeds.  After our weeding it was time to start the chili.  With dinner cooking we ran to Costco for a few more items we need.  Back at home it was time for what Sunday really is all about.  The Redskins have the 4Pm game so David and I played with his train set during the early game.  Once the Skins were on I was focused on the game and the Rams took and early lead but the Redskins fought back and a great block by Phillip Daniels on a FG attempt by the Rams before half insured the lead going into the locker room.  The Redskins ended up losing the game but next week they will take home the victory over Philly.

Day 44 - State Fair and Penn State football

Finally the weekend is here.  As I mentioned earlier this was a busy week.  This new project is going to be hard.  David was up early this morning but that is fine.  Today we are going to the Virginia State Fair.  David loved seeing all the animals his favorite I think are always the chickens but he loved to showing how rabbits hop.  The 300lb pig wanted to say hello to David and got face to face with him scaring the crap out of David.  After the farm animals we started to make our way to the rides.  One the way we had to stop for Cheese fries then for Pizza.  I think the fair is all about junk food.  I did pass on the fried Oreos though.  As we got to the rides section David wanted to watch but not ride as we expected.  We did get him on the mary-go-round and for the first trip around he was not sure and each time he passed by with mom I could see his face changing and getting more upset.  Since he was such a trooper it was time for his own fair food.  David loved the corndog.  Who's does not love fried food.  David was now ready for his nap and turning to the dark side.  He passed out on the way home. 

Day 43 - Late Afternoon Meeting

How did this turn into a post a day about work.  It is all that I seem to do right now.  At least today was Friday.  I had a meeting that was scheduled for the end of the day.  Why do people schedule meetings for 5pm on Fridays.  No one likes them.  I left work early so I could take the conference call from home.  I knew that would be tough because David and mom were home all afternoon.  I thought I could still handle it if I locked myself in my game room.  Little did I know the AC thermostat was not working in there and it was 98 degrees outside.  I was able to sit on the call and listen while getting use to the heat.  I could hear David from time to time playing down stairs.  I would walk down to peak and watch him without him knowing.  It was nice to see he and his mom playing in his new playroom.

Day 42 - Burnt Out

I am totally drained when I get home from work these days.  I am not sleeping all that well and think about work in bed so I think that is why I cannot fall asleep.  I was home later than normal tonight and David was playing with his clubs and did not do much else before heading to bed and I watched football and enjoyed some quiet time.

Day 41- Golf Ball, Golf Club

I picked David up at daycare today and he was sitting at a table pretending to eat dinner.  When he saw me he just kept eating until I got his lunch box then he came over and hugged me and said "Golf Ball, Golf Club"  That is all he talked about on the way home.  he pushed past the dog and ran to where we left his clubs.  He is getting better with two hands he was great with one.  he keeps his head down and at times can drive the ball about 30 feet.  Tonight he also asked for golf on tv so he could mimic the player there.  On a side note he might like golf because the "man has a hat on"

Day 40 - Potty

Today was a long day at work but we had a big first even tonight.  David peed on the potty for the first time.  He was so excited let's hope he can keep it up.  Short post most of the time when I have busy days at work.

Day 39 - Monday

I always dread Monday's because it is back to work.  I have taken on a major initiative at work but no more money or time off just longer hours and less down time.  I often work late and though lunch so after a weekend with friends and family it is hard to go back to work.  David had become obsessed with golf.  Tonight when he got home from work he ran past me and right to his golf clubs and while playing with them he told me to put golf on TV.  I found the golf channel and put it on and he was trying to imitate the golfers on TV.  I like golf but I have never been one to watch it on TV so not sure how long we can take watching golf.  We will see if this last tomorrow.

Day 38 - Football Sunday

In the morning we left first thing to go pick up David and enjoy the day with him.  When we pulled up he started jumping up and down happy to see us.   We had a quick snack before heading to the store again this weekend to get dinner for tonight.  I think we spend a lot of time at the local Kroger.  Good thing it is one of the largest around so there maybe we do not see it all each visit.  On the way to the store we had to keep distracting David so he would think of something besides golf.   Once we were home he went right to his golf set and started to play.  Mom made lunch and David ate and went up reluctantly for his nap.  He is addicted to golf.  After his nap he played in the new playroom for a while before wanting his golf clubs and he did question where the missing ball was.  I told him we lost it so he would not be too mad at the dog.  It was time for the Redskins game and mom knows it is best not to be around me when they are losing but today was a good game even though they lost in overtime.  They will bounce back next week for sure.  David did sit next to me and say football and clap.  He was really happy to watch with me and that was nice.  Every Sunday he is going to eat dinner and watch football with me it should be fun.

Day 37 - Mom's Birthday Party

We all woke up and had breakfast before playing a little bit and then it was off to stay with grandma and grandpa for the night so mom could enjoy an adult party for her birthday.  First we went out to watch Penn State shut out Kent State then back home for more food and fun.  At about 6pm my headache returned.  I feel it is the lack of sleep I had during the week thinking about issues at work.  Once everyone left the party we cleaned up and I was in bed.  

The bad news on the day was the dog ate of one David's golf balls.  How would he react?

Day 36 - Party Prep

I got to sleep in a little bit today having the day off work.  Once I woke up it was time to run errands.  The first stop was a Jiffy Lube to have my oil changed then as I was leaving there I realized it was time for a new car.  Well at least I want a new car.  I stopped at Infiniti but while friendly they did not seem to want to show a car so I just looked at them and on my way back home I stopped by Acura.  I looked around for a while then someone asked if I wanted to test drive a car so I took him up on the offer.  The Acura TL was sitting right our front so we took it for a drive.  The all wheel drive was nice and cornered well but the I could not get the seat to adjust on the short trip to where I was comfortable and the front end of the car in my opinion does not look all that great.  After the test drive it was off to the store to get food for moms birthday party on Saturday.  After lunch I premade some food and then the headache hit.  I was down for the day but pushed through to play golf in the family room with David.  The kid already has better form then I do.  I like to play but let's face it I am no pro.

Day 35 - Drained from Work

It was a long day at the office with several meeting and conference calls again.  At the end of the day I was totally spent and did not want to look at a computer all weekend.  David and I played for a few hours and he was really happy to see the sprinkler running to water the grass seed.  "Water, Water, Water"  When David went to be so did Mom and I.  What a long week this has been.

Day 34 - 12 hour work day

I got up today and helped to get breakfast ready before I left for work and I could hear him saying "bye bye dada" as I left for work.  I called to check on things about 6pm and he was outside playing and I could hear him banging on something.  When I got home later he was already sound asleep.  I did say good night to him over the phone.  After I got something to eat the rest of the night was spent putting up a daybed in the playroom.  This is not the kind of fun day I like to have but is something that has to be done from time to time.  

Day 33 - Mom sick

I got a call at work from my wife that she was sick and had to go home early.  So it was going to be just David and I while she rested.  I made some Mac n Cheese for my wife so she would have something to eat soft and made chicken for David.  Of course all he wanted to do is be near his mom and play with his golf set all night.  It was a quiet night and once David was in bed I cleaned up my old office so the playing could begin in there.

Day 32 - Back to Work and Painting

Monday morning after staying up to watch Sunday Night Football I was really tired and I had to work late. When I got home David was out watching his cousin play volleyball at the local high school and I fired up the grill to make some dinner before they got home. Hebrew National all beef hotdogs were on the menu tonight. David wanted to play with his golf set and did not really want anything else until he was tired then he said "bath night night" so that is we did next. Once David was in bed we finally painted the playroom and now it is time to watch Monday Night Football and Weeds.

Day 31 - Moms comes home and Redskins/Cowboys

Today we finished up the yard work and got ready to watch football. As we were driving home from running an errand around lunchtime David started to fall asleep in the car. I knew this did not bode well for him taking a nap if he falls to sleep in the car because even with only 15 minutes of sleep he thinks he is ready to go for the rest of the day. luckily he was able to stay away and eat lunch when we got home before going down for his nap at 12:45 which was just in time for me to settle in and watch opening weekend of football. It was a relaxing afternoon until David woke up. He just wanted his mom and good thing she was almost home because I just did not cut it anymore. David and mom went to the store because I got more junk food for me then actual food I guess. After dinner it was time to watch the Redskins and Cowboys and what a game it turned out to be. The Redskins won!

Day 30 - NCAA Football and Yard Work

Today started with searching for food for breakfast but lucky for me we had Nutrigrain bars that David just loves so he was set and I was still hungry but could make it too lunch. The first order of business for today was to hit up Kroger for some groceries. Once the food was put away is was on to Lowes for a new rake and some grass seed. David helped push the cart and load the car from lows then he grabbed his plastic rake at home and helped me dethatch the yard. I did not do the best job that is a lot of work and I had to keep an eye on David. I did get the seed down and just in time for lunch at to watch football. No overly exciting noon games but there were a few at 3pm. The ACC did not help themselves by losing every big game they played today but that is ok with me. What an upset of Virginia Tech by JMU! The night game was the one I have been waiting all week for Penn State Vs. Alabama. Not the outcome I wanted to see in that game but We Are...still...Penn State!

Day 29 - Allergies and Mom Gone

Well the doctor did not think David was sick and thought it might be allergies and it is that time of year around here for them to be acting up so we will have to keep an eye on them. It is going to be a guys weekend since mom is going to a baby shower out of town. I am looking forward to a full weekend of football and baseball since I get to see my team because they are playing the hated Yankees. After I picked David up from school today I got home and found there was very little food in the house so I struggled to figure out what we should eat. After dinner David wanted to color so we sat on the floor and colored until bedtime. When I told him it was time for night night he said "no night night let's color." When he was finally done he put up all his toys and told me "night night" so we went up too bed. With David sleeping I started a weekend of football with the Marshall Vs. West Virginia game. How did Marshall let that one get away?

Day 28 - Sick Kid?

David was is a good mood this morning and I was looking forward to spending time with him before watching football tonight but that all changed when we heard from daycare that he had been coughing really bad during the day so my wife decided to take him to the doctor after work. It turns out he is fine but might have slight ear infection they want to check again in three weeks to see how his ears look. Since David was not here I took the time to cut the grass does anyone think two is too young for him to start cutting the grass? Time to watch some NFL football!

Day 27 - Out of Work Early and Golf

David has been a little fussy in the morning and hard to get dressed I think I know where he gets that. It is rare that I ever want to get up in the morning. I worked only eight hours today so I got out early and was on the golf course by 4:00. I never hit the ball well when I go right from the car to the tee box but by the back nine I had a little bit better rhythm. Everyone around here aerates the greens around now so they were covered in sand and diffcult to putt on today but my drive is what really killed me. The after work golf season is winding down and will be gone with daylight savings time.

Day 26 - Fantasy football draft

I did not get to see too much of today with David. We had to wake him up this morning and he did not want to get dressed so that was a bit of a hassle this morning but we calmly talked to him about what needed to be done and he finally agreed. I spent most of today in meeting so the day went by fast which is good because I had my fantasy football draft tonight. I got several good players that I will be adding to my Twitter account if they have one so I can hear how they are doing. Of course being a Redskins fan had to pick http://twitter.com/grahamgano as a kicker! How about that game last night between Virginia Tech and Boise State? I am so glad football is back.

Day 25 - Drive home nightmare

We finally slept better and woke up to load the car for our trip home. We planned on leaving around David's nap time so he would sleep some in the car which he did until we had to slam on the breaks for traffic. Dead stopped on the highway I climbed into the back seat to keep him company and play as we sat there. Checking the traffic report on 511 the left and right lanes of a two lane road were closed about 2 miles ahead with no exits between us and the accident. We slowly moved along with people passing on the shoulder when the cops let us by we were delayed about an hour so we decided to stop for pizza and let David walk around before we hit I95 and what is always sure to be heavy traffic.


When we finally got home the neighbors were getting home as well from a trip so David and their daughter played while I worked around the house some getting ready for the week. David did not want to get tucked in when it was time for bed tonight I think he wanted his grandma to tuck him in tonight. Time to watch the Virginia Tech Vs. Boise State football game and maybe play a game of pool with the wife while doing so.

Day 24 - Park and baseball

Still at the grandparents house we decided to go to a local park that had a really nice area for kids and David met a girl his age and played with her for a while on the slides and kicking the ball back and forth. This was after a trip to Panera for breakfast and one of the worst experiences ordering takeout food possible but we will just leave it at that and get back to the day at hand. An Aunt and Uncle stopped by for lunch then more people for dinner and David did not want to nap with all the visitors so we were worried about that nights plans. We were going out to watch a AA baseball game. AA baseball is great for kids and with a game just a couple of miles away we had to check it out. I was not a fan of either team but it was a great time with family and friends and David really loved the game.  Grandma took David home and the rest of us stayed to watch the game and enjoy a few beers.

Day 23 - Great Grandma and Football

After a rough night of sleep or lack thereof in an unfamiliar bed in a house with no AC at all after I just fixed mine and with the windows open all night my wife could not sleep because of the crickets that were extremely loud in the mountainous countryside we awoke to drive again. Today we were going to see David's great grandma about an hour away. She is in her mid nineties and was really excited to see David her first great grandchild. We spent a few hours there visiting relatives then it was back to grandparents to watch football the rest of the day. David did not know mom and I were even around he wanted his grandparents and they were there to spoil him. After we put him to bed that night we went out to visit some of Ann's high school friends that still lived in town having a baby sitter is a nice thing.

Day 22 - Father/Son Day and Long Drive

Friday and daycare is closed so David and I are spending the day together. First stop after a waffle for breakfast is Lowes. Would a father son day be complete without a trip to the hardware store? The next stop is Radio shack to get an electric connector to fix the AC that has been out all week. After a capacitor and wire is replace we have cold air pumping though the house again. After all our work and running around with play with the dog outside a little then have a nice lunch. Time for a nap and a little quiet time for me. I put him down and then quickly pick out cloths for the weekend since we are headed out of town and then lie down for a nap of my own. I was not down long when my wife showed up at home early so we could get on the road.


Once David wakes up we load the car and head out to visit the in-laws. Traffic is heavy but no to bad for Labor Day weekend. After about 2.5 hours we stop for dinner and let David walk around the pet shop to see fish, birds and cats before heading back out on the road hoping he falls asleep for the rest of the trip but guess what. we pull into his grandparents house and he is still awake. He falls right asleep when there and my wife and I have a beer before passing out ourselves after a long day.

Sorry for lack of post was traveling

A weekend of traveling with no computer is nice but makes it hard to post when the app on my phone does not log into this blog so all the days will be posted in a few minutes.

day 21 - Long Weekend and Football

Let the weekend begin. I have a long four day weekend and it is halftime of football right now. What a good night. We went to dinner at BW3. David loves the chicken and mini corndogs there. He is not a big eater at dinner and prefers breakfast but he did not want to leave the table tonight. He wanted to walk out of the restaurant on his own and through the parking lot without holding someone's hand and that is not allowed so I had to carry him and he did not want to go in his seat. When a little kid arches his back it is hard to get him in a seat. No work today and all day with David tomorrow I wonder what we will do. Maybe a trip to Lowes.




Here's to some good college games and no one getting injured in the last preseason football game for the NFL. That might kill some fantasy teams out there.

Day 20 - No AC still

The AC is still not working downstairs at least it works upstairs. After work today we all went next door for dinner and to hangout for a little while. Today was a long day at work as I look forward to the long weekend. I have enjoyed watching for where Hurricane Earl will end up and I think it will be closer to land then they are predicting but I am not weatherman. That does not mean I cannot be just as wrong as they are most of the time. When we put David to bed tonight he sat up and talked to his stuffed animals for a while. I think he tells us he is ready for bed just so he can tell his stuffed animals what to do. I am off to watch TV and beat the wife/mom in pool.

Also tonight for the sports fans following this the Big Ten divisions and schedules have been announced.

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Day 19 - Dinner out and NFL Cuts

Every morning I get a wave and a "bye bye Dada" on my way out of the house and off to work. It was a long day and I feel morale at the office is low and I started a twitter account and decided to follow some NFL players, @mr_carter99 and @Thatboyphil93 today and I wonder if cut day is the same feeling as layoff day in corporate America. How often do the cuts happen out of the blue on a day no one is expecting I think might be the biggest difference either way no one likes to lose a job no matter what the job is. After work we could not decide what to have for dinner so we tried out a new place and it might be one of my new favorites. The lamb chops were cooked just the way I like and very flavorful. David went with us to dinner and was very good throughout with only one issue when he bit his tongue. It was nice to have a good dinner out and have David not loud and fussy. Could it be because have eaten out once a week with him since he was born that he knows to be quiet? It is not always the case but he does enjoy looking around at everyone and watching people so maybe that keeps him busy for us to eat.

Day 18 - Broken AC and 100 degrees

OK today is more about the racket that is air conditioning repair. David had a good day and enjoyed dancing to music after dinner tonight. But back to the real issue here. It is 100 degrees today and the AC in our house went out again. The capacitor popped and of course even though I know what I need I cannot just buy it locally because I am not a licensed HVAC contractor. That goodness for the internet so I can spend just a few dollars instead of having to pay someone for the part. I just have to wait for shipping. A $15 dollar part cost between $95 - $175 to be installed by a professional. Four wires and six screws for over $150 that is a rip off if you ask me. Fall will be here soon and that is better football weather anyway. College games start this weekend so I am looking forward to watching football. The heat is not helping my headache from the day in the office. The banging by David on a box after school did not help much either. What other industry do you feel is a racket?

Day 17 - Best Friends Pool

Sunday morning and we were tired from yesterdays pool party but I was surely ready to do it all over again today. I got up and made some bacon because grease is good the next day after a party. After breakfast we loaded the car to head to our best friend's house to enjoy their pool and company. We got there and played with the kids for a while before lunch. After lunch it was naptime and we all lounged around the pool and had a great time. They had some watermelon wheat beer which I had one sip of and would not recommend to anyone. What beer would you recommend? When the kids woke up it was back to more playing in the pool. David stands on the side and counts to three before jumping. His jump might be an inch off the ground on a good jump so I pick him up and lift him into the water. He loves jumping into the pool. What I did not love is him pulling my hair as he floated around. My wife is watching the Emmys now I guess I will see if there is a game on in the other room.

Day 16 - pool party

We got up this morning and walked to the local donut shop for breakfast. We took the dog so I had to stay outside when David and mom went in to order. I ended up with chocolate donuts what could be better for breakfast then chocolate. After breakfast we had to run to the store for more swim diapers then it was off to a pool party. I was pretty tired and struggling to wake up but the cold water solved that. David was a little unsure of the cold water but he quickly forgot about that and started doggie paddling around. As the day went on it was nap time and the adults took over the pool for some water volleyball. after about 6 hours of playing we were all ready for the day to be over. I could look over and see David watching us playing from time to time and smiling at us all. When we got home it was time for bed to rest up for the next day at the pool.

Day 15 - playing next door

Today was a busy day. I had to run home at lunch to have new furniture delivered for the play room. Thanks for the courtesy call from the driver saying I will be there in 30 minutes then showing out an hour and 20 minutes later. I had to work a little later than normal to make up for the time. David and mom went next door to play while I grilled dinner.  While he was there the fire alarm went off and he was so worried about the "beep beep". Other then that it was a lovely night and I got to watch the Redskins play in the preseason. Pool partly tomorrow!

Day 14 - Tucked in

David was ready to go this morning and I did not get to hang out because I had to leave for work. He was going to a picnic tonight with his mom and some local kids/moms. I decided it was a good day for golf. I took off work a little early and hit the links. I did not have the best round and was sick of waiting for the twosome in front of us to move out of the way. After golf I came home to a mess in our outside trashcan, good thing pickup is in the morning. David was already tucked in for the night and was holding his stuffed animals. I heard he gave all his stuffed animals a daycare time out and a stern talking too today. Maybe they did what he did last time to be put in time out?

Day 13 - nightmare at 3:30am

This day start out early. I got up and helped comfort David but I myself could not go back to sleep until the alarm went off and I turned it off as my wife started getting ready. She could have left me there to sleep for a few hours but she knew I had to get up and head to work.

When I got home from work today David was so happy to see me. It is a nice thing to come home too after a long day at the office. I am so ready for the weekend I am sure that will be seen a lot over this year. Working 9+ hour days everyday and having a two year old at home really drains a man.

David was really in some mood tonight. I know he was trying to tell us something and we could not understand so he just got mad and could never recover to be back in a good mood. We wonder is it moms or dads temper he has we both point fingers at the other but I know I am right it is hers. Time to work on the playroom some and get the bed that was in there up to the attic. I hear David with a slight cough as he sleeps now and I have a tired throat wonder if we are both getting a cold.

Who has a good formula to ward off a cold?  My wife has started to swear by ZiCam.

Day 12 - hide and seek

Tonight David and I played hide and seek with a few of his stuffed animals.  He would go in the corner and count to 10 while I hid the animals.  One-Two-Three-Four-Eight-Ten.  I had to hide them fast.  When it was time for dinner he lined them all up next to his chair so he could eat with them.  Bath and bed time for mom and dad to have fun.  Mom is walking the dog and I am writing this after a glass of wine and Oreo cookies. They really go better with milk then wine but I am not a fan of whole milk and we did not have any 2% for me to dunk the cookies into.  What are the best cookies for dunking in milk?

Day 11 - Monday ugh.

As with almost every Monday it is time to head back to work after a good weekend. I get to say goodbye and then it is out the door. I knew mom was in trouble on the way to daycare since Gamma (grandma) was leaving. I did not pick up David today because I wanted to get the grass cut and still have some time with him before bed. I finished cutting the front yard by the time he got home and I took a break to play with him some. He pushed the swing and did not realize it would come back to him. It hit him in the lip and scared him more than anything I think. After a short time playing I was back to cutting the grass. I could see him in the window watching me every time I walked by. I know it will be nice when he is old enough to help out with the yard work. Is three too young to cut the grass hahaha. When I was done he pointed to my legs and said dirty so I had to shower. He was fussy tonight and it seems like he has some teeth coming in and they are bothering him. It was a slow dinner but he ate well and went to bed after helping clean up all his toys.

Day Ten - Long Trip Home

We woke up in the morning and called to check on David. He was running out of toys to show off so it was taking more time on Grandma to keep him entertained we heard. We started our drive home from the city that beat my two favorite teams in one day. One the way home from the evil Baltimore we stopped outside of Washington DC for lunch with family members living there. After lunch we were bound for home to see David and as is often the case I95 traffic added to the length or time we sat in the car. I just wanted to be home. David was happy to see us and we got to play and have a good time before he was ready for bed. He helped me pick a green pepper and a lime from my lime tree he has been dying to pick. When it was time for bed he wanted to sleep with his Clifford stuffed animal. Once he was in bed I put the lime to good use and relaxed after a long day in the car.

Day Nine - Grandma is in town

David woke up staving and wanting a waffle.  He was still showing off and wanting to play with everything.  Since Grandma and her friend were here.  It was off to a baseball game and a night away for mom and I.  It was a much needed trip for us and David was to busy to even miss us.  It was a fun night even though my teams lost to our host city for the weekend.  Bad micro brews and losing in football and baseball to the same city in one night did not make me all that happy.  I will be happy to see David when we get home tomorrow.

Day Eight - One week down

Today I had the pleasure of taking David to the doctor for a shot. He was great for the flu mist up the nose but the shot was a different story. He is also on the small side according to the charts and anyone that looks at him so the doctor wants to see where he is in six months. I dropped him off at daycare for pizza day and some fun with his friends while I hit the links and got in 14 holes before I had to head home. I met my wife and we went to get David together. He was sitting at the table reading a book and they said he talked about his booboo all afternoon saying it hurt. When we got home with him, grandma was there (my mother in-law). David spent the evening showing off for her and talking about Clifford the Big Red Dog wearing a diaper. Before bed he got a bath and he just loves playing in the water then afterwards he runs and hides in his room before bed always in the same spot next to the dresser.

Day Seven - Good start ends not so fun

David was waving goodbye to me from the front door as I pulled out the driveway on my way to work. It was a long day at the office and when I picked him up they had a story about the stool moving as he was washing his hands and he was left hanging on the sink. David got all serious when we talked about it like do not bring that up again. Mom was volunteering tonight so it was a boys night and there was not much to eat in the fridge. Well maybe if I wanted to make a full blown meal but why when we can just have sandwiches? We had a fun night playing and watching ESPN Sports Center. He loves to see a ball on TV and enjoys playing with his golf clubs. This great day took a turn for the worse when it was time for bed. He wanted no part of being changed and was being as ornery as ever. Once he was changed he was clearly ready for bed. Not having mom around so it was not the normal routine so I think it mixed him up some and me too.

Day Six

He was so excited to see me when I walked in his room this morning it was hard to have to leave and go to work. Who am I kidding he thrown something at me and it would have been better than going to work. I had to work late so his mom picked him up and when I got home he and the dog were jumping and happy to see me. It was a nice welcome home. He did not want to eat his veggies tonight but at least he ate some chicken. He is not the biggest fan of eating dinner but he can crush some breakfast.

Day Five

After a long day at work I picked up David and he ran over to me when I got into his classroom very happy to see me. The whole way to pick up his mom he was talking about his grandparents trying to explain the difference between papa and popa. We pick up his mom and were off to dinner. He was so excited to see a water fountain he did not want to go in and eat. I have to tell him we would drive by a tractor on the way home if he went in to eat. It was a fast dinner then we had to drop his mom off to pick up her car and as she walked away he when crazy crying and screaming mama all the way home and she showed up just after us. Good thing there was a beer in the fridge for after he went to bed.

Day Four - Back to work/Daycare

Monday and back to work. It was an uneventful day with a good time had by all. We worked on the playroom some and cleaned up toys from the weekend just in time to settle in for some preseason Monday Night Football. It is good to have football back. David and I watched his first game 2 years ago just after he was born.

Day Three - Goodbye Home Office

With all the toys that we added to the house it was finally time to change the home office into a play room. Thanks to Craigslist.com the nice cherry desk that I used when working from home was now gone but everything in the drawers was left sitting around. A small space in the house was converted in to the closet as we took turns playing with our son and dog and working on the now messy playroom. A trip to Costo for supplies was also included in our day. The extra wide carts made David, our son, think there should be someone sitting next to him and he wanted to keep switching back and forth when no one was there. It was a fun but tiring day.

Day Two - First weekend starts

The first full day as a two year old and we get to spend it with best friends hanging out at the pool. We get to our friends house and realize we are out of diapers and the beer supply is low so I am off to the store thinking of "Raising Arizona." After lunch it was time for a nap and some quiet time in the pool for the adults but the portable crib was next to a treadmill and it was "hold on what is that crazy thing dad? I am scared" The rest of the day went great with swimming doggy paddling around in a life vest.

Second Birthday

After waking up and seeing my son sleeping in on his birthday I was off to work hoping he enjoyed the toys that I spent the night before assembling. I had a busy day at work but I hear the terrible twos started that morning on the way to the grocery store. Not often it is better to be at work but this might have been one of those times. Leaving work early I got home to see him playing with all his toys and he did not want to go to bed when it became time. I am about 3 days behind at this point but want to have some humor around this blog so it might be just random thoughts of what a working dad sees and enjoys and does not enjoy about the year so commonly referred to as the "terrible twos"