"Waiting to hear back from my lawyer."

That's the answer I got today when I asked your Mom about continuing our supervised visits. I'm not sure what her lawyer has to do with me spending quality time with my kids, but I guess we'll find out. I've been out of the hospital for 14 days now and haven't seen you guys besides Eliana's softball games. I miss you guys and can't wait to see you.

Your father was available to see you every day after school and all weekend.

Been home for 1 week.

So I've been home for 1 week now. I sent out a message asking when I could see you guys and your Mom responded "This will be discussed in court." So, your Mom is not allowing me to spend time with you guys, I'm sorry.

Your Dad was available to see you every day this week.

I'm Home.

After 28 days at Eagleville Hospital, I'm finally going home, and could not be happier. It was quite an experience. I was not happy about it at first, but in the long run, it was a much needed break, and it means I'm well on my way to living my life in a healthy and manageable way.

My first few hours home, I was able to go and see Eliana's softball game. It was great to see her after missing her for a whole month. She's doing really well at softball getting on base nearly every time and making some smart defensive plays. Was very proud to see her play today.

Happy 9th Birthday Eliana!

My baby turned 9 today. Tomorrow I'll see her and Evan and we'll get to celebrate. Man, where has the time gone?

Evan checking out his brand new baby sister. 

Evan tried to make her go away be eating her head, but it didn't work.

Then they became buds. 

Then Eliana started growing...

And growing...(Age 1)

And growing...(Age 2)

And growing...(Age 3)

And growing...(Age 4)

And growing...(Age 5)

And growing...(Age 6)

And bigger...(Age 7)

And BIGGER! (Age 8)

Happy 9th Birthday Eliana!

This Snowy Weather Has Me Thinking About Summer

Photos by Evan

Scooby is our 28lb hunk of nothing but pure love. I don't think we've ever met a cat like this. When Evan and Eliana come over to my house, the first "person" they look for is Scooby. He's an expert snuggler, bed hog, and has no problem tricking you into thinking he hasn't eaten in days. He's all about the cat food bowl. 

I think you can see what's going on here. The hourly foo begging ritual. You'd think these cats were starved to death. Like the poor animals on the ASPCA commercials! Yet they fool me nearly every single time. Just give me a can of wet food Daddy!

The classic mirror selfie. 

Scooby portrait by Evan. 

Memories of Dad

Me and Dad, summer of '99.