7 Kids, 2 grandkids, 1 on-the-way, 2 cats, Mom, and Dad

Stuff or Looking Back

One thing I've mentioned before when talking about having a blog is that I often don't remember the events described in it until I take the time to look back and read. That really wasn't the case when I reviewed this time in August over the last five years but it still made for interesting reading.

8/17/04 - I was taking and teaching karate classes. My main concern was learning a new Sai kata.

8/18/05 - Oldest Son had been gone for a year, oldest daughter was getting ready to move into UNH and the youngest two daughters were teenagers. I was actually pondering an empty nest.

8/17/06 - I had taken a picture of a hydrangea and noticed afterward that there was a hornet looking at the camera from behind one of the petals. I had lost Mary a few months before and was trying to find ways to stay busy and not depressed.

8/22/07 - I've met and married Michele and I'm incredibly happy. I found love when I thought I was past the age of it happening with an incredibly beautiful, kind, and all-around wonderful person. She's the love of my life and soul mate. What I'm pondering at this point is her 'wicked awesome ass' after having had shoulder surgery. I'm on pain medication and it turns out that text went to one of my daughter's phones instead of Michele's. Oops!

8/29/08 - And now here I am a new dad! I'm pondering how amazing our new baby is and describing the good recovery that Michele had after the delivery. Karate to fatherhood...quite a journey.

Posted by bbarton at August 17, 2009 04:31 PM