I enjoy writing and am going to keep on doing it. But, sharing photos and my writings on Facebook and Twitter isn’t doing anything for me. So, with that being said, I have stopped posting and sharing things on Facebook and Twitter. I haven’t yet gotten to the point of deletion, but I can easily…
Goodbye 2019 and Hello 2020
It was a really good year for me… I got a new job at the bank, we sold our house, we purchased a new one, I started my MBA at WGU, and we booked a real vacation for next year to celebrate a birthday and anniversary milestone. As far as my dad body image, I…
Facetime
So, whomever at Apple came up with the idea of Facetime, I say thanks for this awesome technology. I have no clue why Nina and I didn’t think of using it while I am on my breaks at work, but just within the past few weeks, we have used Facetime. It’s really nice to be…
Weekends Are Hard
Weekends are hard for me because I take care of Niko all day on Saturday and Sunday; Nina works on Saturday, does grocery shopping on Saturday, and cooks on Sunday. Yeah, we do have Nina at our disposal, but I try to give her a break because she takes care of him during the week….
First Class In My MBA Is DONE
I started my MBA at WGU on 11/1 and I am proud to say, my first class is done! It was a lot of work and during the 2nd week when Nina had surgery and Niko got sick, I was a bit overwhelmed and really wanted to quit, but I stuck with it; with the…
Sea World
Yesterday, we took Niko to Sea World in the later afternoon, mainly because we wanted him to see the 9 million Christmas lights at the park! And, let me say, it didn’t disappoint any of us. It was much better than last weekend when we all went to La Cantera. We even tried to see…
Short Attention Span and Not Enough Time
After Nina had her surgery on November 9th, I took the following week off to help her and take care of Niko. It was a lot of work; mainly because Niko got sick later on that week and two days that week, he woke up at 4:30 am. Yes, I was overwhelmed with everything and…
Date Night With Niko
On Friday, November 1st, as I was preparing Niko for bed, he looked at me with his beautiful blue eyes and opened his small baby mouth. The words that came out were, DAD, I WANT TO GO OUT SOMEWHERE TONIGHT. It was 6:15 in the evening and too late to go anywhere, I answered him….
Overwhelmed, Stressed, and Eating Bad
Overwhelmed because all of this past week, I have been taking care of Niko. I took the week off since Nina had surgery on the 9th; she is doing really good in her recovery. Throw in a sick child since Wednesday; it’s probably just a cold…coughing, runny nose, and sneezing. On Wednesday and Saturday, Niko…
Post Halloween Snacks
I am trying not to eat Niko’s Halloween snacks in his Magical Mystery Tour ceramic cookie jar and the Halloween snacks at work, but they look so lonely and would be much better in my stomach! So, yes, I have eaten a lot of bad stuff; anything chocolate at home and skittles and starburst at…
Firsts
It was a weekend of firsts. On Thursday, it was Halloween and it was also Niko’s first time trick-or-treating. It was our first time living in a real neighborhood with other people around us who also have children. Niko really enjoyed walking around, seeing other kids getting candy, knocking on doors, and looking in garages as…
The Toy Purge
Yesterday, Niko and I sorted thru the majority of his toys; some of them ended up in a huge donate box, some of them we threw away, and the rest we kept. For the ones we kept, I organized similar toys into bins. Our play areas looks a lot better now that everything has been…
Orientation and No Nap Niko
Last Tuesday, I was finally able to start my orientation at WGU and I was excited. I made myself a really comfortable spot on the sofa, had food, had water, my Acer Chromebook, and a plush laptop pillow. From where I was perched, I had a great view of lightening from a thunderstorm that eventually…
Healthy Decisions
Since I started eating better and exercising, I have also started to make healthier decisions when it comes to food. I do struggle a little bit at home, but at work, I do really well. At home, I have to eat a very small snack when I come home and I can’t eat Niko’s dinner;…
Two Day Anniversary Celebration
Last Thursday, Nina and I celebrated our 9th anniversary; ALONE WITH NO CHILD, by buying myself a belt at Marshall’s, dropping off a package for Nina at the UPS store, depositing money at our bank, and eating at Salt Grass. The icing on the cake was an impulse stop at CVS for Blue Bell Mint…
I Love My Wife
On Thursday, Nina and I will be celebrating our 9 year wedding anniversary. Yes, we are 10/10/10; it’s easy to remember! I am off that day and also on Friday. We don’t have big plans, probably just a steak lunch somewhere while Niko naps or doesn’t nap and maybe some shopping for a new belt…
The Dad Is Getting An MBA
I have been contemplating getting a higher degree for a long time and just within the past few weeks, I have decided to make it a reality. At first, it was Sports Management, then Journalism, then Accounting, and finally an MBA. So, on November 1, I will start my MBA at Western Governors University. Right…
The Dad Wasn’t Prepared
On days where I have work the following day, I always get my clothes out the night before and put them in the closet. So, when I get up the next morning, I don’t have to think; just put on the clothes and I am good to go. Yes, I get dressed in the closet. …
The Healthy Dad – Part 2
So, I am 11 days into my phase to lose some weight and although I don’t think I’ve lost any weight, my body feels different; thinner may be a better word. Since last Monday, I started to walk instead of reading during my breaks at work. It’s nice to get away from my desk. I…
The Healthy Dad
Hi, my name is Mark and I want to lose 20 pounds. I have been eating unhealthy for several years. I am by no means overweight, but I do enjoy food; especially pasta, rice, and bread. And, definitely anything sweet! The hardest thing for me will be eating healthier. I tend to snack a lot…