So week one is in the books, well it will almost be by the time most of you read this. My baby has made it through her first week of school and so far so good. She seems to love it. Her teacher seems to love her already and I couldn’t be prouder.

She doesn’t seem to like the new schedule though. Since I don’t get home very much before 6 on most nights, we only get to spend about 2 hours together before I am tucking her into bed. I know she’s not a fan of that as she is very reluctant to remove her arms from around my neck or let go of my hand when I do tuck her in. She complains of not getting to sit with me long enough and that tugs at my strings because I feel the same way. However, it’s all good because she is always asleep within 15 minutes of laying down. That kiddo is tired!

Her other question is why she has to go every day. Get used to it sweetheart.

Although her mom and I didn’t turn into blubbering parents on day 1, I needed all I had to fight back the pride and emotion. You see, on day 1 we got to take her to her class and help her find her seat and settle in her chair. She put her lunch box with the rest, marked herself as present, put her backpack on her chair and sat down. In front of her was a piece of paper which her teacher told her she could draw a picture. She did not hesitate for a second to get started. She got her blue crayon and before doing anything else I watched her scribe along the top of the paper “To Dada” in her best 5 year old  handwriting. When I kissed her goodbye she covered it up because it was a surprise for me after all. I have not seen it yet as apparently it went into the art gallery where I presume the open house is when I will see it.

Now for the almost part. We all made it just fine through the first week, except for the wife. Somehow she managed to get herself pneumonia and will be laid up for a few days. We are glad it wasn’t the swine flu, but we are also hoping it doesn’t transform into the swine flu. That would suck even more I think. I’m sure she’ll be fine though in a few days. I will make the most of it though and disappear with the kids over the weekend. Sure I could stick around and wait on her hand and foot, but I think the best medicine will be to get the ids out of the house keeping them busy and her with a quiet and relaxing environment. Gee, I wonder where we’ll go…

5 years ago at this time I was holding and likely rocking, possibly feeding, my almost 2 month old infant. My first of 2 amazing children. Somehow though, 5 years have come and gone but I still remember that little baby the size of my arm swaddled ever so tightly by an expert (ahem, me). Drifting off to sleep as I studied her tiny little features. Pure bliss.

Today, that bliss is far more matured and interactive than those long late nights. Aside from being one of her primary caregivers, nurturers, and protectors, I am also her best friend. The sands of time never stop moving and they feel at this moment to have flown by in an instant. Far too quickly for my taste, but I guess that just means I’ve been having fun.

Tomorrow, for the first time, I will get my little girl dressed in a cute little dress. I will ensure she gets her breakfast, has all her stuff as per usual. On this morning though, instead of kissing her goodbye as I leave for work, I will escort her along with her mother to her first day of school. The first day of her everyday, rest of her childhood life school. Tomorrow, my little baby girl enters kindergarten.

I’m so proud of her and so very anxious at all the great things she is going to embark on. I love you sweetheart.

So I already put up one post tonight and had some other junk floating around ye’ ole noggin’ but weren’t related so I thought I’d spew them out in a random thought type post.

In just a few days my first born child will e starting her school career. I don’t know who is more nervous about it, me or her. I am sad but I’m not sure why. Is it because she’s getting older or is it because she is entering a world that is tough to navigate that I cannot constantly protect her through. I know in time her friends opinions will start to carry more weight than mine, however I am vowing to be a dad that both my girls can come talk to about anything no matter how squirmy the subject may make me.

I’m pretty sick of all the health care socialism bullshit everywhere lately. Our system is not working people. It just doesn’t. It seems to work in countries like Canada, France, and Great Britain. I’m not saying they’re perfect, but people are healthier there. Slimmer too. So if what we got doesn’t work and what they got seems to work, why not try something different? If our country’s people could reverse the psychology towards our government, more things may work. In the United States people are afraid of the government, in other countries the government is afraid of its people. We need to be more like other countries.

I think we should make all elections and campaigns public funded. Everyone on the ballot gets the same amount of money to run their election, not a penny more, and every penny must be accounted for and paid back in full. Eliminating private contributions and sponsored fund raisers by companies with different agendas can only be good. After that, to really make it work, make it illegal for any lobby group to contribute to any elected official, provide financial support to any elected official or family of elected official, provide employment or any involvement whatsoever to elected officials or families of elected officials during or after the term of the election. In other words, companies like Pfizer doesn’t get any former elected officials in their boardrooms, payroll registers, or any other possible scenario that might sway our elected officials to decide one way or another on legislation.

Those last two items will never happen. They are pipe dreams. No one running for office will ever have the balls to stand up for the people they represent, except other rich people of course. Why else would multi-millionaires accept jobs that pay incredibly less than private sector jobs at the helm of billion dollar industry leaders? For the betterment of the people? No. The betterment of their bottom line and retirement funds.

I think the music business is taking the summer off. Or maybe just touring. It seems there is very little new music exciting me coming out lately. ind of upsetting but hopeful it will make for a busy fall and winter.

I miss playing hockey but enjoy the challenge of soccer. As a goalie in hockey it’s tough to get a gig. I won’t play for a rookie league team as I’ve been called by because it’s very boring for me. I am better than that and it gets frustrating being caught in no win situations or stopping pucks before they get to you! Soccer though is a challenge so I enjoy the drive I have to show to play well. Last game I scored my first hat trick and worked really hard to get it. Very cool. Hopefully someday my friends can come together and form a team again. Maybe I’ll start another one as I did before….we’ll see.

I want to play more golf. I’m decent at it and I enjoy it. I need to get my girls playing more, they would do well I think. Assuming I can get them out of the pool!

Something major, as in life changing, is in the works. Cross your fingers.

Are you still here? Wow. Umm. That’s all I got for now. But as a reward, here is my what the hell is wrong with you picture. Just a couple of pussies in an awkward photo. I really don’t understand the thinking behind this. Seriously. WTF? Click