Category Archives: Family

The Will Jr. Sleep Cycle & other abuse.


It’s friggin literal parent abuse. His weapons of choice are his hands (particularly his fingers and the nails from said fingers), his feet, his teeth (all four of them), and his walker. Ohhhh that walker. Will Jr loves to run in … Continue reading

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It was a good day Eric


One of my cousin Eric’s favorite places was Galway Lake. Not many people know of it or about it, but we have gone there our whole lives. We’ve had vacations there. We’ve fished there many times. We’ve had great times. … Continue reading

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He may not look like me…


…but he sure does act like me. My son would be the “he” I am referring to. I’ll be blatantly honest here. It’s really hard to tell whom a fresh baby is going to look like. I thought, “Is he going … Continue reading

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Favorite things my son does.


My son is now officially 1-year-old now (as of March 18). There are so many things that he does that bring joy to my heart. I will dispense this list now… He grabs an article of his clothing from off … Continue reading

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Wallpaper needs to die!!


Anyone who knows me, knows I’m addicted to house shows. I should probably get a job at HGTV. Ever since we moved into our house almost three years ago, I’m constantly planning projects to spruce it up a bit. Will … Continue reading

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I could never imagine…


Surfing this never ending thing they call the Internets I came across a truly heartwrenching story. Nathan and Elisa Bond lived a basically normal life in Bay Ridge with their 18-month-old daughter Sadie. Two first time parents going through the motions of all … Continue reading

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Remembered Joy


***I most certainly did not write this. It’s far beyond anything I could possibly come up with!*** This is however a great old Irish funeral poem that I mentioned on The Schenectady Blog on Timesunion.com. It’s one of the best … Continue reading

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My Wife and Her Projects and My Memory


I have no forethought. Well, I have little forethought. Before I met my wife I had no forethought. My idea of looking to the future was, “I wonder what’s happening this weekend…” Now I can formulate plans and thoughts about such … Continue reading

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2010 is over already??!


While I am celebrating another year, I can’t help but look back on 2010 and think about how great of a year it was. It may not have been absolutely perfect, but we are happy, healthy, and surrounded by a … Continue reading

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Sibling Rivalry in Da House!


Dear Prince, I know a lot has changed this year since your little brother came into this world. You are still our big baby, but a few things to note… 1. ‘Lap Dogs’ are not 65 pounds- when will you … Continue reading

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