Author: Mark

This isn’t about the 1991 Julia Roberts movie. No, this is actually much better. For the past two Thursday’s, I have slept with Niko. I can only do it when I don’t have to work the following day. I also can’t do it more regularly like every Friday and Saturday, because we always seem to…

Nina had minor surgery on July 23rd and is doing great in her recovery. I had July 23rd, July 26th, July 30th, and August 6th off from work and it was nice not to have to work and take care of Niko at the same time. Because, when I did have to work, it was…

Man, I have worn out those three words with Niko and I know he dislikes it when they come out of my mouth. One of my primary jobs as a dad is to make sure he is careful and doesn’t get hurt. He is just so playful and full of energy and sometimes can be…

On July 23rd, Nina had minor surgery on her back; don’t worry, she is doing good and each day is better than the previous. Dr. Dad and Nurse Niko are taking good care of her. We make sure she has drinks in the mini fridge upstairs and I have been providing lots of hot meals…

Niko stopped taking naps in November of 2019, right when I started my MBA at Western Governors University. Yeah great timing. Well, a few days ago, he woke up super early. It was so early that my work alarm for 7 am hadn’t even gone off yet. I was able to make his breakfast and…