Rika and Airi are still recovering and I’m spending time with Leo. Everything is pretty smooth. Except for being quiet worn out. Here are a few pictures that summarize my day. And of course, one more sweet Airi picture. If you enjoyed this post, please like my Facebook author page and become a patron through Patreon. Or if you like podcasts … More Some Baby Pictures
Last night March 3rd at 11:24, my wife, Rika, gave birth to our daughter, Airi. Airi weighs 2944 grams (6.5lbs.) Mother and baby are both happy and healthy. In the coming days, I’ll have the full story ready for you. For now, just a few pictures. If this motivates anyone to follow me on Instagram, … More Welcome to the World
As the upcoming birth of our daughter grows nearer, I keep thinking back to when we were blessed with our first child. My wife woke me early at some grey area between late at night and early in the morning. The baby was coming. She called the midwife. The discussed contractions. When she got off … More 4 Years Ago: The Birth of Our Son
Today is February 5th. In roughly one month my life will undergo a giant, exciting upheaval. The expected date for the birth of our second child is March 5th. We are incredibly excited. I feel like I am alternating between a weird sense of numbness, in that I cannot imagine the changes a second child … More Expecting
I woke up this morning and as I start to get moving the Mrs whispers to me “Leo got a fever during the night. He threw up. He needs to stay home from daycare today.” At the same time three thoughts flooded my mind. I didn’t need to wake up and could just linger in … More Leo had a Fever
My boy is just a hair over two years old, and there are so many ways that I see bits of myself in him. There are some simple things. He has a love of books and a love of music. His favorite activities seem to be singing, dancing, and reading. Reading and singing are certainly … More Like Father Like Son
My goodness ho the time moves. It seems not so long ago that he was just this little bundle. All the little cliches about tiny babies and how quick they grow are true. Without pictures it’s hard to remember each little stage. They’re just dots that flick by to be replaced by something new. Too … More I’ve Got a Two Year Old
Today was a day. Nothing extraordinarily tiring or anything, but at the end of the day I just felt weary. If anything, the day was long. I get home with enough time to sit long enough for the tiredness to creep forth. The Mrs. and the little one arrive. He gets to play. She decides … More Little Man Sleeping
This is going to be quick. My son is feeling better and is back to playing at full power. The Mrs and I are both a little worn out, but hearing that big laugh of his makes it worth it. Tomorrow will probably be a full day of dancing and running with the little guy. … More Feeling Better
The cherry blossoms are in bloom. My son and I are walking home from daycare. He’s been sick and a little unhappy with me the last few days. I think it’s because he sees me as keeping him away from Mommy. The reality is that we both have responsibilities and need to trade off at … More Night Sakura
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