Category: Fatherhood

Before dinner today I was working away on the computer when Violet came up to me and asked to watch something on it. As I reached to lift her on to my lap, she told me ‘no daddy. I sit’.  Since I had other things I should have been doing, I got up and placed her on my chair and set her up on YouTube to watch some Muppet videos. Watching her there at the computer I knew I had to get a picture of it.

This afternoon the family headed out to pick up some groceries, the trip was just too much for our little girl. Who once again fell asleep in the shopping cart. This time it was full so we couldn’t let her really relax like last time (POD: Shopping cart snooze). I was also worried about bending her cute fairy wings that she insisted on where out today.  So she napped as we finished up our shopping, she was awake and her friendly self by the time we were done checking out.

Today we have a picture of Jacob snuggling up with Melissa reading a book before bed. I wanted to get them both in the picture, but neither of them sat still long enough for me to frame a good shot. Though as I reviewed the pictures I took tonight, I have to say I think this one captures the moment, even if it only has Melissa’s hand.

Today was Halloween, a night the kids have looked forward to for months. Dressing up and collecting candy is a great way to spend an evening. We were out for a couple of hours and by the end Violet was unable to manage the walk between houses. At the end even Jacob was ready to call it a night and head home to enjoy some of the candy.
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Today we have a picture of Jacob showing off an invitation from one of his classmates. It’s the first School Birthday party my little man will be going too.  I guess it’s just another one of life’s milestones.

Sunday dinner is a tradition that we as a family don’t get to share as often as I would like, between Melissa’s work schedule and life’s unexpected events. It’s hard to find time to sit down as a family and enjoy a Meal together. Tonight we did just that, with a delicious roast and potatoes.

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After school today I faced a challenge I haven’t faced yet this fall. Friday night is swimming night, usually Melissa meets me at the pool and the two of us handle changing them. Tonight Melissa was working so it was just Jacob, Violet and Me. At times it was a bit of a challenge but with the way there classes are setup it was manageable. The picture was taken on the bus ride home, I was trying to get them both in the picture but I think Jacob was pictured out after photo day at school today.

Tomorrow is picture day at Jacob’s school, so today we have a picture of Jacob in the chair at the local hair salon. I like the effect of the blurry hair dresser. It’s like she’s moving so fast I couldn’t capture her.

Today was a full day, with Violet’s ballet and Jacob’s hockey, plus a birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese. By the end of the days the kids were really tired, but wouldn’t admit it. So we headed to Violet’s room where Jacob read a bedtime store before they gathered there toys and curled up under their blankets and had a camp out. It was such a cute moment that I had to capture it.

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Today I have a picture of my little girl trying to get on Jacob’s bike and take it for a spin… I think she’s still a little small for that.