Just Another Day…

Author: Thomas Tomchak

  • Spring Concerts 2014 – Maximus

    Spring Concerts 2014 – Maximus

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    Max has come such a long way in so many different ways.

    During the winter concert of  Kindergarden Max was nervous and scared and started crying during the show. He didn’t really sing at all and looked like he just hated the whole experience. It was heartbreaking to see as his father. I was there to video tape it like I had already done for the other two but what I ended up with was so bad that I just never did anything with it.

    But in contrast this year he looked to be so proud to be up there on the stage, he knew most if not all the songs and he was excited to give us a tour of his classroom when the show was over. It was such a great day for him.

    We are so proud of you Maximus!!

  • Memorial Day Weekend, Detroit

    Memorial Day Weekend, Detroit

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  • Happy Mothers Day Mom and Grand-mom

    Happy Mothers Day Mom and Grand-mom

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    Today on this specialist of days I think about how much I miss both my mother and grandmother. My mom because it has been more than 6 months since I’ve been back to Detroit to see my family (thanks crappy global warming winter) but it feels like years, and my grandmother who passed on years go but was someone I felt increasingly close to in my adulthood.

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    Now as a father of 3 small children, I see from a different perspective how important moms are in the lives of their children and just how much influence they have. Nothing trumps a mothers love for her child. And no matter how much love I show my children they always want mom when something makes them sad or hurts. Moms are the rock, the glue, the universal center of any family.

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    So today as I reflect back on my own childhood, I have much to be thankful for. I had two incredible parents who gave everything of themselves for the sake of the family. As a parent I can see and appreciate that more than ever before in my life.

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    Thank you mom and grandma for all that you did to help make me who I am today. I love and miss you both.

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    And mom, I realize you may not enjoy all of the photos I selected, but they all have special meaning to me so I hope you can forgive me. For what it’s worth I hate the way I look in almost every one of them. Really, a fanny pack? How did I even leave the house with that on?

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  • Easter Weekend Photos

    Easter Weekend Photos

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    This Easter we did our very first Egg Hunt at Cantigny Park in Wheaton IL. It was probably the first really good warm weekend this year and nobody appreciates warm weather like people in the midwest.

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    Here are some photos from the weekend, the rest can be found on SmugMug.

     

  • An Awesome Sunday With The Mini’s

    An Awesome Sunday With The Mini’s

    Pure joy these kids are. They are just so fascinating and entertaining to watch.

    They are so well brainwashed that they’re excited about peas and cucumbers. Literally, excited! You would think it was a happy meal.

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