Author Archives: ameliasdaddy87

About ameliasdaddy87

26, married Christian sports loving father of an awesome little bundle of joy.

And Then There Were Four…

Posted on April 20, 2016 by ameliasdaddy87

Its 10:29 PM, Tuesday, April 19th. I’m sitting in a hospital room; listening to, what some might describe, as horses clopping across a heartbeat monitor. Other than the whirring of electronics and machines, the room is quiet and dark, and … Continue reading →

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5 things my 15 month old has taught me

Posted on January 25, 2015 by ameliasdaddy87

When my wife and I found out we were going to have a baby, we started reading books, talking to friends and family, following mommy/daddy blogs, etc. One consistent theme we heard was something to the effect of “you’ll be … Continue reading →

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Words Have Meaning

Posted on December 18, 2014 by ameliasdaddy87

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me!” Remember that schoolyard chant? I sure do; like it was yesterday. What I don’t remember is if it was preceded, or followed by “I am rubber, you … Continue reading →

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The Moment Time Stood Still

Posted on September 11, 2014 by ameliasdaddy87

8:46 AM, September 11, 2001… The world revolves 25,000 miles in 24 hours. That is almost 1100 miles an hour that the world is moving. Sun rises, sun sets. Moon rises, moon sets. Tides go in and out, in and … Continue reading →

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How do you maintain a healthy work/life balance?

Posted on August 31, 2014 by ameliasdaddy87

“Do you have a healthy work/life balance?”   That question has been asked to me time and time again since I joined the Army. Generally it elicited a blank stare, or a quick “ya sure I do”. But do I … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Dad! Here’s your kid…

Posted on August 29, 2014 by ameliasdaddy87

Growing up, I always heard that parenting comes as second nature. Its been done for thousands of years, and you could honestly say “its so easy, a caveman can do it.” Hollywood makes it look so glamorous, even the birthing part. … Continue reading →

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