When Faced With a Difficult Decision

I was at work, in the middle of teaching, when I got the news...

He Turned 70 Today

Know how you just know the birthdays of the special people in your life? You don't need a reminder or anything. Right around that date, you're just aware of the special occasion coming up.

I know the birthdays of my friends, my family, my mom and my sister. But there's just one birthday I'm never really certain about.

And this morning, I was notified of his birthday when my cell phone reminded me...

Reunited

It's been over 20 years since I last saw my father...

Sweet Jamaica

You can't help but wake up at 6:30 a.m. here.

The sun begins its rise really early, well before 6 a.m., brighter than any star you would dare to look at, you have to shield your eyes, squinting, from the audacity of its glow.

He's Not on Speed Dial

You can tell a lot about someone based on the number they have been assigned on your speed dial.

The people you call the most, or those closest to you, are usually on your speed dial list.

A quick look at your list will reveal a lot to you...about those in, or not in, your life.

On our drive home today a curious Buddy Roller asked, "Where does your daddy live?"

Me, "Jamaica."

The questions continued, "What does he look like?"

Me, "He has a head full of grey hair."

This I knew only because of a photo I saw of him many years ago.

I have written in previous posts that I don't really have a relationship with my dad.

Tickle Bus

"Tickle bus, tickle bus!!!" squeals Buddy Roller from the back seat.
Thanks to The Hubs, morning trips to preschool are more entertaining than ever.
I don't know about you, but I'm tickled happy just hearing the excitement in my son's voice every day.
It all started a couple of years ago when The Hubs wanted an amusing, yet educational, way to entertain Buddy Roller while driving him to school.

The Hubs came up with tickle bus...an enjoyable competition to see who could count the most yellow buses on the way to school.
With each bus counted, Buddy Roller could high-five his dad, and The Hubs could tickle his son which would result in infectious laughter.
Not only was this game fun, but Buddy Roller was also learning to count, add and subtract.
Now years later, even I have joined in the game of tickle bus.
We're having fun and creating memories that will, no doubt, last a lifetime.