Category Archives: 2 – Past

From the time she was born until present

Home

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Peter

Where should one call home?  I’ve always called Texas home, even though I wasn’t born there, only lived there 10 years, and haven’t lived there in 40 years.  The answer, I think, is because that’s where my parents live.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Things I Didn’t Expect to be Doing at my Age

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Peter

Until my daughter came along, the chance that I would be doing any of the following was most unlikely.  However, they seem almost normal in the context of raising a child. (1) Changing diapers (Not any more, but I have … Continue reading →

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The Velveteen Rabbit & Other Friends

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Peter

Over the past few years, I have read to my daughter the story of the Velveteen Rabbit at bedtime, the last time, I think, for the first time, all the way through.  As her stories go, this one, about a … Continue reading →

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Swimming Lessons as Life Lessons

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Peter

At present our daughter is learning to swim and play soccer.  In a couple more months, she will had two years of swimming lessons.  She is getting quite proficient, confident, and safe, all positive developments. Watching her learn new skills … Continue reading →

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Before the Lightning Strikes

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Peter

Around the time I turned 51, I concluded that my lot in life was to remain a bachelor.  Shortly after that lightbulb went off, I was dating a woman who had lost her long time husband the year before and … Continue reading →

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Baby Shower Advice

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Peter

During my wife’s pregnancy, we were treated to a baby shower by her colleagues.  Obviously she was the center of attention, although I got plenty of support, love and advice. Not bad for my first baby shower!  I received – … Continue reading →

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Favorite Friends

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Peter

Our daughter’s favorite friends have already evolved as she has grown.  In her first bedroom at home,  the walls were muralled in Dr. Seuss themes –  the Zeps on steps, Yertle the Turtle and Sneeches (those with stars upon thars) … Continue reading →

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Projecting into the Future

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Peter

All parents universally hope their children become happy and successful.  From those broad brush strokes, the details become complex and varied.  How much does one nudge a child in a particular direction?  How much should a parent merely encourage and … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Pregnancy

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Peter

For much of her pregnancy, my wife lived in Florida while I lived in North Carolina.  As we had before, we commuted frequently (2 to 4 times a month) with one of us flying to visit the other.  Before the … Continue reading →

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Aunts & Uncles

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Peter

Our daughter is fortunate to have two aunts and three uncles just by showing up.  Even more fortunate is that all of them take an active, albeit from a distance, positive role in her life.  Over time, we have added … Continue reading →

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