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Fatherhood

The Nora Chronicles: The Fourth Month

March 2, 2010 Fatherhood

Nora hit four months of age yesterday, and got to have her four-month doctor’s appointment to prove her efforts thus far–and we know what that means: shots. My wife had to witness what may be among the worst duties as a parent: watching your baby get stuck with needles.
Anyway, time to update the stats:
Height: 25.5 [...]

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Fatherhood: Changing Perspectives

February 24, 2010 Fatherhood

As my daughter nears her four-month “birthday,” I find myself marveling at how much she has changed since she was first born. It’s obvious that she’s growing a lot, but here’s the thing:
Everything we take for granted as adults is new for a baby.
My daughter has “discovered” her hands. She is also “learning” how to [...]

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The Nora Chronicles: The Third Month

February 6, 2010 Fatherhood

I’m a week late on this post, but Nora has completed her first “quarter” of life.
Smiles and “Conversations.”
That’s how I can describe the third month of my daughter’s life.
Nora has learned how to smile on purpose, and her smile is lethal for hearts… mine in particular. She has the tendency to bust it out at [...]

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Fatherhood: Striking a Balance

January 27, 2010 Fatherhood

There’s a battle going on in my head and my heart.
The battle between career and family. It’s an ages-old battle that rages I’m sure for many fathers out there: Do I focus on career or family?
Yes, I know the answer is both, but here’s the thing: there are only so many hours in a day [...]

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The Nora Chronicles: The Second Month

December 30, 2009 Fatherhood

Yesterday, my daughter Nora turned…er… became(?) 2 months old. Hard to believe it’s been two months since she was born. It’s been so fast that the holidays have been a blur. (And from what I’m told, it doesn’t ever slow down again. 2010 could be the fastest year ever if that’s the case.)
Nora had her [...]

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