One of the OG bloggers, political or otherwise, Kevin Drum has died. I loved reading his blog and have for decades. But, my son died two days before and so his death hits especially hard. I know how hard his family is grieving. RIP, Kevin.
My son, Francisco Alfred, or “Paco” as we called him—he died today at 7 and half. He was the light of our family, so full of energy and love for the world. Whether being defiant or bringing the full… he always took it to eleven. My heart will have a hole until I die and see him again.
A mix of good and not good (though not bad) news on my kid’s progress today. Ventilator might stay in until Friday, or longer. But he briefly woke up, looked at me, and held my hand. He was agitated until he did, then calm. One day at a time.
Hell hath no fury like a toddler who didn’t nap long enough this morning.
Happy Halloweeen, everyone!
🎥 If my baby girl looks at me with half the glee that Rana looks at her dad, shit, a third, then I’m a success.
Numero Dos got his first strip in jiujitsu tonight
He was quite embarrassed and shy when they called him up.
First pumpkin pie of the season
My son just figured out the joke behind “A & B conversation so C your way out of it.” My wife has been saying this to him for years, and just now, I said it and he started laughing, “Ooooooo! That’s so good dad.”
Then he came back a minute later, “Dad, you could even say ‘C’ Ya!, get it?!”
What is the greatest television show since The Wire and why is it Bluey?
Seeing Hamilton is as good as reason as any to teach your 8yo how to tie a tie. No more clip-ons or zipper ties for this kid. (Bow tie is legit too, btw.)
My wife just used the term “Bayesian prior” in casual conversation. My work here is done.
Happy monday, folks 📷
Welp. One of the big kids is up with croup.
Short and simple, New Year’s Day hike with the kids (Gaia GPS)
Veni Veni Immanuel, English and Latin (YouTube)
No post-Mass photo this year, but merry Christmas everyone!
☕️ 🛫 wasn’t on the agenda 12 hours ago, but here we are.
Forgot to wear my “game of the century” (2006 throwback) t shirt this morning. But the kids were behaving, so we had to take the photo before the moment was gone.
O-H-I-O
