Tag: Ben

  • Birthday

    A happy birthday to my youngest, who achieves another year today. Although I am traveling yet again, hopefully he had some fun with his friends at school. Next week we are set to celebrate a bit better as a family, and perhaps even give him some presents. Ben has been gaming with us now in…

  • Recovering from the weekend

    It was a fun filled weekend, as is common with my Dad’s visit.  However, due to the compressed schedule, I need a bit of time to recover.  My dad typically arrives late on Thursday, and stays until Sunday, during which time we try to pack in as many activities and events as possible, including swimming,…

  • Time for a visit

    Tonight marks the start of my dad’s annual visit, arranged this time specifically to be there for my youngest son’s birthday (which is this weekend).  Always a good time, never long enough, but frequently challenging what with the kids ongoing complicated schedule (and my own).  In this case, we have basketball practice, basketball games, and…