Just Another Day…

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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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  • Sydney’s First Bed

    Room by Ikea

    This time we decided not to wait until the bed was being scaled with a single leap over, and got Sydney her own bed. She’s been really good at sleeping on the floor mat at Grandma’s house so we thought she was ready. We waited for it to be assembled before we brought her into the room. I think she was a bit confused at first, not knowing what happened to her crib.

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  • Where have you been Tom!? I’m very upset with you!

    This is that time of year that our business is at its peek. Many video projects to get done, looming deadlines, and it all ends with a big 2 week international trip, this year to Bangkok Thailand. And so for the last several weeks, and for the next several, it’s basically just work for me. So I didn’t forget about the blog, I didn’t lose interest, and most importantly I did not get hit by a bus. 

    Here are a few photos from the Tomchak family visit from Detroit a few weekends ago. The rest are on the Flickr page.

    In brief, the boys are doing great. They’re growing in and out of clothing very fast, they’re eating more (and on soft foods now), and they laugh and smile a lot. The best thing about coming home is having them see me walk in and then start to smile. It’s the most precious gift! 

    Brenda is doing well and has become a great “twin mom”. She’s got her systems in place, her schedule, and has gotten used to taking the boys pretty much anywhere she wants to go. Now that it’s warmer she is no longer confined to the house all the time.

    I have some really good video to share as well but it will probably be awhile before I have time to get it together. 

    I’m going to try to do a once a week posting (or more if I can) every Sunday night. And while I’m in Thailand I’ll also be doing posts with photos and video. 

    That’s all for now!