Day 8 with Daddy

Day 8 - Watch a Star Trek movie

Yes, this one is dorky. To coincide with the release of the new Star Trek movie, there were a lot of the older movies on tv yesterday. We laid low Thursday after running a couple errands the day before, and I have to watch at least some of those movies when they are on. We ended up watching most of Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan and all of 3: Search for Spock.

Prepare to be shocked, Rebecca. Your dad is a dork. He doesn't have an argument for Star Wars vs. Star Trek because he likes both. There is something about science-fiction which has appealed to me for a while, and it is one of the genres that I first got into when I began reading for fun. I can even pinpoint it to a copy of Arthur C. Clarke's 2010: Odyssey Two that I found at your Great-Grandpa and Grandma Migls' house when I stayed there during the summer. I think it is the concept of going into space and reaching for something which seems so unattainable that is appealing. Even though I don't expect you to be a nerd like me, I hope you find a passion that broadens your perspective and makes you think. 

Day 7 with Daddy

Day 7 - Practice golf
I've got a golf game set up for the upcoming weekend so I wanted to get in a few swings prior to hitting the course. I wasn't sure how well it would turn out taking Rebecca to the driving range so after running an errand in the afternoon, I pulled my clubs out to take a few swings in the backyard. I haven't touched a golf club since before Rebecca was born which is probably the longest I have gone in a year and a half. It felt good to get some swings in and try to knock some of the rust off my swing.

I'm looking forward to the day I can take Rebecca out to the golf course with me. I hope she doesn't pick up my swing because it's pretty awful (better to learn that from her aunt Helice or cousins Brittany or Ashley), but I hope that the game is as relaxing for her and that we get to bond in that way. Who knows? Mommy has expressed an interest in learning to play too, so maybe we'll make it a family outing.

Day 6 with Daddy

Day 6 - Grill
An ideal night out is stepping onto my porch area and grilling up a thick slab of something’s flesh.
                                                                                                                            - Ron Swanson

I did my best to make Ron Swanson proud yesterday. The day before I had picked up a few things at the store to throw on the bbq pit. Late in the afternoon, Baby Girl went down for a nap and I decided to bring the grill out and fire it up. It started out well as long as Rebecca was asleep, and I was able to get the first batch of hamburgers off the grill. She woke up after that which made the rest of the cooking interesting as I rushed back and forth between the baby and the grill. Still the results turned out pretty well and we've got hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs for the rest of the week.

I hope that every now and then you enjoy stepping outside and enjoying the smoke coming off a grill. It can be a relaxing experience in addition to being delicious. I'm also sure you will get to enjoy some good barbecue in your life as both of your grandfathers are pretty good at it.

Day 5 with Daddy

Day 5 - Go to the doctor

Monday was a pretty full day for us. It began with a trip to the doctor where we got lots of good news about Rebecca's growth (almost 10 pounds and a little over 22 inches long) and her health. The doctor is pleased with how she is doing. Unfortunately, it was also the first set of vaccinations so it included a few shots which upset her a little bit. She got over it quickly though as soon as she got her bottle. 

The shots didn't seem to affect her too much the rest of the day so in the late afternoon, we headed to the grocery store for our weekly shopping. I've taken her to the store to pick up one or two things but never while shopping for the entire week. She slept through most of it, but woke up just in time for check-out.

Finally, later that evening, we took advantage of the good weather and enjoyed a picnic with Baby Girl. It was a nice way to end a full day.

I hope you do all that you can to grow up big and healthy. Your mommy and I will continue to do our best to provide for you and help you make good decisions, but eventually it will be up to you to eat healthy, go to the doctor and take the time to relax.

Day 4 with Daddy and a little of the weekend

Day 4 - Clean floors

With two cats in the house, keeping our floors clean is a constant challenge. Thankfully we don't have any carpet or cleaning them would be even tougher, but our floors show when they're dirty easily. It's also one of our least favorite tasks and we've fallen behind a little since Rebecca was born. On Friday afternoon Rebecca went down for a longer nap than usual so I was able to get a few things done around the house including sweeping the floors, mopping the kitchen and starting a load of laundry. It was a nice thing to do for  Mommy heading into Mother's Day weekend.

Sometimes there are going to be things you don't like to do, Rebecca, but it's important to do your part to help out the family. If we all take on some chores, it makes it easier for all of us.

The weekend

On Saturday afternoon we made a little trip down to Gruene where we went to a few shops, hung out at Gruene Hall listening to some music for a while and ate at the Gristmill. Here is a picture.

Day 3 with Daddy

Day 3 - Watch a rain shower
I was planning another activity for the day, but a line of rain showers in the afternoon gave us another opportunity. We sat by the back door as the cloudy sky opened up and some needed rain began to fall. It was just a shower with no thunder and lightning so it wasn't too scary for her. The cats had run inside to avoid the shower (we keep the back door open most of the day) and we all looked outside as the rain fell. I turned on CCR's "Have you ever seen the rain" and took Rebecca closer to the door so that we could smell the freshness and feel the cool breeze of the shower.

I hope you're able to take some time and enjoy some of the amazing creations in this world. It's easy to get caught up in busy schedules and miss the simple things that God blesses us with on a daily basis.

Day 2 with Daddy

Day 2 - Shopping for Mothers' Day

We ventured out by ourselves for the first time on Day 2 and went to look for some gifts for Mothers' Day. Rebecca couldn't have been better as she never fussed and was asleep for part of the time. We picked up a couple things for grandmothers and stopped at HEB to buy a few things for the house as well as some flowers and chocolate for Mommy. 

Rebecca, you come from a long line of amazing mothers. No matter what you do in your life, I hope that you do it with the love and passion that these wonderful women have shown in their lives.