Learning Machine

School has requested that we bring underwear for Freda. She has had no accidents at school the last few days there. Very exciting to almost have her potty trained before she's two. She draws pictures of things and tells me what they are, not just meandering lines. She knows more alphabet every day. We have had a few sentances, still mostly single words or small phrases. Yesterday we were singing the monkeys on the bed song and I got to "mama called the doctor and the doctor said" and she puts her finger up and shakes it at me and says "no more monkey jump on bed".

You coulda mopped me up. Being a dad is way cooler than I was lead to believe.

monday january nineteenth

She is awesome. Growing up so fast next time you see her you won't believe it. She knows half her abc's and can identify the letter and the sound it makes. She counts to five. She loves to run. She is an artist. She is independent.

You only get one chance at this life you better make it count. This is not a dress rehersal. Every day that passes is an opportunity to make your life better until the day you die. My child, Freda, inspires me to keep learning and discovering every day.

Christmas 2008

Thanks to those who offered a warm and happy place to spend a cold and stormy holiday.