Monthly Archives: November 2011

November 23, 2011

“Is it Crissmiss time?”

By Brad

We’ve been hearing that a lot around the house lately as we gear up for the mega holiday, and probably the first Christmas where Maddie totally understands it. She has written dictated letters to Santa asking for numerous items and toys and keeps asking “Is is Crissmiss time?” The hardest part is trying to plan, plot and dole out her list of gifts to the many family and friends for Mads for the big day. But before all this hooplah I had a small something to say in regards to Thanksgiving.

I just want to give Thanks to my family and my In-laws for being so supportive, loving and generous to Maddie as well as to me and my wife. Its such a joy seeing how much Maddie loves and cares for you after just 2 1/2 years.

I want to give much love and Thanks to my super-duper wife for the sacrifices she makes and not asking for anything in return. I cannot live my life without you and I am grateful each and every day for you and our great loving relationship. I am eternally grateful for the role you have allowed me to live being a Stay-At-Home. I cannot thank and love you enough for everything you do and provide for all of us.

I want to give many many Thanks to the brightest star in my life, the reason I [literally] get out of bed every day. A child who makes me laugh, cry, and impresses me each and every day. I am very grateful to be able to see you grow into the amazing little girl you are becoming. Seeing how smart, polite and even headstrong you are every day is an absolute blessing. Being able to stare at you and smell your beautiful curly locks as you sit on my lap playing games on the iPad is a gift that I’m very fortunate enough to get every day. Hearing your sweet and funny voice attempt new words every day is a gift. Just watching you run around the house is music to my ears. I cannot tell you how much I love and adore you enough. Sure, Daddy could take breaks from you but I miss you dearly when we’re apart. It is an awesome pleasure to share in your life and these memories and experiences are things I will surely cherish for my entire life.

Happy Thanksgiving from Poppa Penguin.

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November 1, 2011

Trick or Treat…Smell My Feet…

By Brad

I want to thank my precious little daughter for giving me the rare opportunity yesterday to do something I have not done for over 17 years…go Trick-or-Treating.

It didn’t dawn on me that its something we love to do but is strictly for kids (I’m looking at you weird Sophomores & Juniors) yet when we have kids of our own we can at least experience it again for a short time until they get older and want to go out with friends. It was such a great time walking up and down and around the block with Maddie going door-to-door and helping her up some tough stairs. She actually knocked or rang bells and appropriately and politely (and adorably) said “TWICK GOR TWEET” “HAPPY HALLERWEEN” and even “Thank You” when she was given her candy. She loved walking with the neighborhood kids and calling out the Elmos, Supergirls and other witches besides herself. It was just as much fun for my wife and me walking with the other parents and watching out kids have fun. I really enjoyed Halloween from a kids’ perspective again, a small sample or taste what it feels like to be 6 again.

Here’s a quick video of my little girl Trick-or-Treating:

NOW, I cannot wait for Christmastime.

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