For the very first show and tell I had to make it Where the Wild Things Are. And not because this is my all time favorite book (it's not), but because the book is really quite good and the movie looks amazing.
I cannot help but get a smile on my face when I see that. It looks so perfect. Like it captures the feel of the book exactly. The track that plays in the trailer is by Arcade Fire and while I am not a huge fan of theirs, it fits this rather well. I am taken aback by how great the monsters look. AND James Gandolfini is doing one of the voices. He is a very good actor who gets relegated to "bad guy" roles because he looks like a badass. Make no mistake, this movie will be fantastic. But, we will only see it after we read the book. Thems the rules.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Show and Tell
This will be the section of my blog where I jot down the things that I want to share with both of you. This will basically serve two functions. It will give me a bit of practice writing a regular blog and it will serve as a running record of me. And by regular blog I meant that while we all like to operate under the guise of being a unique snowflake, we are all the same. Deep down, we all belong to one group or another. Most of us, if we are honest with ourselves, not only belong to one group, we belong to several and wish we could belong to more.
ANYWAY, I plan on updating this a lot. The posts will be shorter than my usual rants but they will have pics and videos. Should be cool. Starting later today.
ANYWAY, I plan on updating this a lot. The posts will be shorter than my usual rants but they will have pics and videos. Should be cool. Starting later today.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Peek A Boo
I see you. Or rather, I did. We went for another 4D ultrasound and the pics came out so much better. You were there. You had real faces. That seems like a weird thing to type and it is. But, it's true. I could see what each of you will look like. And you are pretty damn cute if you ask me! You ladies have chubby cheeks... sort of. But they are there. I can see them. It's awesome. I know all babies are cute. They are made this way so that the rest of the world will continue to reproduce even after they have had a hellish experience at a restaurant or on an airplane with a screeching child. And I do mean screeching. It never seems to be regular old crying. ANYWAY, I know babies are cute but the two of you are really cute (well cute if we were British). I'm talking ads for products cute. And that raises the question of whether or not I would even consider letting you be in adverts. I'm not sure if I would or not. We will have to see.
I started a flickr page for you. www.flickr.com/photos/tdtwins.
This way the rest of the family can see photos of you and of mommy and her growing belly. While I'm at it, I might as well start a twitter account, a youtube account, a facebook account, and whatever else gets popular. I'll link it all together and have one big footprint for my girls. I actually really like that idea and I will look into it. For now, the flickr is up and will be updated as soon as we get photos to put there.
I really love the fact that your family, spread out as they are, will be able to see you. That is just awesome. It was not like that when I was a kid. So much of my childhood and the childhood's of my generation were spent with only certain members of the family. Now, your family in Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and if I ever get back in touch with them, you family in Cuba and Holland can be a part of your lives and watch you grow. And I am excited to watch what happens next.
I started a flickr page for you. www.flickr.com/photos/tdtwins.
This way the rest of the family can see photos of you and of mommy and her growing belly. While I'm at it, I might as well start a twitter account, a youtube account, a facebook account, and whatever else gets popular. I'll link it all together and have one big footprint for my girls. I actually really like that idea and I will look into it. For now, the flickr is up and will be updated as soon as we get photos to put there.
I really love the fact that your family, spread out as they are, will be able to see you. That is just awesome. It was not like that when I was a kid. So much of my childhood and the childhood's of my generation were spent with only certain members of the family. Now, your family in Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and if I ever get back in touch with them, you family in Cuba and Holland can be a part of your lives and watch you grow. And I am excited to watch what happens next.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
FMK - Double A
Double A is your Aunt April. It is also the nickname of Arn Anderson, a retired pro wrestler and former member of the four horsemen. Not that that means much to you but, daddy likes wrestling and really liked the four horsemen. But I digress...
Aunt April is truly my little sister. She is like me in so many ways. I find it very strange the AA turned out so much like me and Tommy did not. I did not spend more time with AA or love either any more or less. She really is like a little me though. And that makes me happy because I am good.
The really important thing to know about AA is that she is probably the best of us. I say that without any second thoughts. She is better than anyone gives her credit for. And by better I mean that she is always underestimated. I believe that when all is said and done, AA will have taken the best from her family and turned it into something truly special. That is not to say that I or Tommy or anyone else is no good because that would simply be untrue. I really think that you girls have lucked out with the family you are going to have. I see it everyday, families that don't give a shit about each other. Families that are surprised to learn that they are people. And that is something you will never have to worry about. Your family will make sure that you know you are loved and appreciated. We will also make sure you now that you are not perfect. And AA will have a huge role in that. Merely by her age and proximity, she gets to be the cool aunt. The one who lets you drive early and drink wine coolers. And that is awesome.
AA is a very sweet girl. She is one of the nicest people I know. She always has been. Ever since she was little she always brought a smile to everyone's face. Big Buzz calls her his "chick". You have to understand what a huge thing that is for Buzz to voice out loud. You will see photos eventually and understand what I mean about her. There was no cuter kid as far as I am concerned. (at least other than both of you). And there was no sweeter little girl in the world than her. Everyone will tell you that.
AA is also extremely cool. She has her finger on the pulse as the saying goes. She likes good media. She knows about movies and music and books. She is culturally savvy. And she will impart this to you. She is just 18 and will be cool for a long time.
I could continue and perhaps I will. There will surely be things about the people who are going to love you that I want to get down. But for now I will end with this. I hope each of you grows up like AA. If your mom and I can do as good a job with the two of you as my parents did with her, we will be very lucky.
Aunt April is truly my little sister. She is like me in so many ways. I find it very strange the AA turned out so much like me and Tommy did not. I did not spend more time with AA or love either any more or less. She really is like a little me though. And that makes me happy because I am good.
The really important thing to know about AA is that she is probably the best of us. I say that without any second thoughts. She is better than anyone gives her credit for. And by better I mean that she is always underestimated. I believe that when all is said and done, AA will have taken the best from her family and turned it into something truly special. That is not to say that I or Tommy or anyone else is no good because that would simply be untrue. I really think that you girls have lucked out with the family you are going to have. I see it everyday, families that don't give a shit about each other. Families that are surprised to learn that they are people. And that is something you will never have to worry about. Your family will make sure that you know you are loved and appreciated. We will also make sure you now that you are not perfect. And AA will have a huge role in that. Merely by her age and proximity, she gets to be the cool aunt. The one who lets you drive early and drink wine coolers. And that is awesome.
AA is a very sweet girl. She is one of the nicest people I know. She always has been. Ever since she was little she always brought a smile to everyone's face. Big Buzz calls her his "chick". You have to understand what a huge thing that is for Buzz to voice out loud. You will see photos eventually and understand what I mean about her. There was no cuter kid as far as I am concerned. (at least other than both of you). And there was no sweeter little girl in the world than her. Everyone will tell you that.
AA is also extremely cool. She has her finger on the pulse as the saying goes. She likes good media. She knows about movies and music and books. She is culturally savvy. And she will impart this to you. She is just 18 and will be cool for a long time.
I could continue and perhaps I will. There will surely be things about the people who are going to love you that I want to get down. But for now I will end with this. I hope each of you grows up like AA. If your mom and I can do as good a job with the two of you as my parents did with her, we will be very lucky.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
FMK - Uncle Tommy
Just typing the title makes me pause. See, I always considered what type of grandparents my mom and Buzz would be. Every kid does I think. But to have my brother be an official uncle is sort of weird. Your Uncle Tommy is a strange kid. And he is still a kid at only 21 years old. However, I think he will do a good job of it.
Tommy is first and foremost a very caring kid. Sometimes it is hard to see. He is arrogant and braggadocios and has a hard time getting out of his own way. But underneath all that is a very sweet kid. He wants to please. He wants to make others happy. And he does a good job most of the time. Sometimes, he tries too hard. And that is really only because he is young. There is a saying that someone is young for their age and as of right now, Tommy is a young 21. But he is a good kid and will figure it out eventually.
Tommy is a kid who is interested in following the latest trend. This is an area at which neither I, nor your mother, excel. For this reason, Tommy will be able to influence you. He has already talked about how excited he is to buy cool things for you. And I am excited that he wants to be involved.
Tommy is also a Mac guy. If there is still Mac and PC debates when you read this, I will explain. Needless to say, most Mac people are asshats. Seriously.
Tommy is also a kid who is searching for himself. I don't know if he will ever find the him he is looking for. That sounds cryptic but it is very true. He is the type of kid who needs validation from others. Not that that is a bad thing. People in this world are very different and my brother and I could not be further apart. However, he is a lot of fun. He is a goofy kid. He has a habit of beating jokes to death but eventually cracking one in half. He does this on occasion. He will absolutely say the funniest thing of the night. It is awesome when he gets the timing and blows a joke up. He then beats that to death but it remains funny.
Really what you need to know about Uncle Tommy is that he is a good person. He will be there when you need him. For as self-absorbed as he can be, he can also be generous when needed. He really is a great person. I love being around him because he gets it. It is hard to define. If I could I would be a rich man. But Tommy does. His relationship with me is very typical of brothers. I am far too hard on him and don't tell him nice things enough. He in return is hard on me right back. But in the end I love the kid. I wish he were around to be more involved in your life. It kills me that I don't get to see my brother very often. I miss him a lot. I think he would enjoy being around his nieces. I know he would have a positive impact on both of you. I hope that eventually we are close again and you can find out first hand how great he really is.
PS - He also really likes French things. That is a strike against him.
Tommy is first and foremost a very caring kid. Sometimes it is hard to see. He is arrogant and braggadocios and has a hard time getting out of his own way. But underneath all that is a very sweet kid. He wants to please. He wants to make others happy. And he does a good job most of the time. Sometimes, he tries too hard. And that is really only because he is young. There is a saying that someone is young for their age and as of right now, Tommy is a young 21. But he is a good kid and will figure it out eventually.
Tommy is a kid who is interested in following the latest trend. This is an area at which neither I, nor your mother, excel. For this reason, Tommy will be able to influence you. He has already talked about how excited he is to buy cool things for you. And I am excited that he wants to be involved.
Tommy is also a Mac guy. If there is still Mac and PC debates when you read this, I will explain. Needless to say, most Mac people are asshats. Seriously.
Tommy is also a kid who is searching for himself. I don't know if he will ever find the him he is looking for. That sounds cryptic but it is very true. He is the type of kid who needs validation from others. Not that that is a bad thing. People in this world are very different and my brother and I could not be further apart. However, he is a lot of fun. He is a goofy kid. He has a habit of beating jokes to death but eventually cracking one in half. He does this on occasion. He will absolutely say the funniest thing of the night. It is awesome when he gets the timing and blows a joke up. He then beats that to death but it remains funny.
Really what you need to know about Uncle Tommy is that he is a good person. He will be there when you need him. For as self-absorbed as he can be, he can also be generous when needed. He really is a great person. I love being around him because he gets it. It is hard to define. If I could I would be a rich man. But Tommy does. His relationship with me is very typical of brothers. I am far too hard on him and don't tell him nice things enough. He in return is hard on me right back. But in the end I love the kid. I wish he were around to be more involved in your life. It kills me that I don't get to see my brother very often. I miss him a lot. I think he would enjoy being around his nieces. I know he would have a positive impact on both of you. I hope that eventually we are close again and you can find out first hand how great he really is.
PS - He also really likes French things. That is a strike against him.
Monday, March 9, 2009
FMK - Big Buzz!
Sorry about the lack of updates but life continues to happen and I don't want to write if it is not going to be coherent. Not that I always make sense but...
Anyway, as promised, the introductions continue.
Buzz, we haven't gotten a name for him yet, is a wonderful man. He has been my father for most of my life. However, he never assumed that he would replace my biological father. My mom married Buzz when I was five. At that point I had barely any knowledge of who my "real" dad was. All I knew was that this new guy was really nice and cared about my mom. That was good enough for me.
Buzz has, since day one, taken care of me and my mom. There is no question that he is a caring man. He is quiet in his affection for people and things but it is there nonetheless. Buzz is the type of man you can count on. In fact, everyone does. He seems to be able to do everything. There has never been a time in my life where he has not been able to produce when asked. One summer we built a deck together because we could. We put up sheds, finished basements, remodeled closets into bathrooms, and planted vegetable gardens. He is a jack of all trades.
One of my fondest memories of Buzz is one he probably doesn't remember. It was at my fifth birthday party at a McDonalds. The best gift I got came from him. He gave me a Transformer, Grimlock. Since that day, Grimlock has been my favorite. Always will be. All because of Buzz.
Buzz is the type of man who is always watching. He never says much but never misses a thing. He's got everyone else fooled into thinking things get past him. But, they do not.
He is the type of man that I am happy will be in your life. He will love you to a level he won't talk about often. But I know that he is excited. And that makes me happy. If I can give him grand-daughters that will dote on him like he deserves, then I have done my job.
Anyway, as promised, the introductions continue.
Buzz, we haven't gotten a name for him yet, is a wonderful man. He has been my father for most of my life. However, he never assumed that he would replace my biological father. My mom married Buzz when I was five. At that point I had barely any knowledge of who my "real" dad was. All I knew was that this new guy was really nice and cared about my mom. That was good enough for me.
Buzz has, since day one, taken care of me and my mom. There is no question that he is a caring man. He is quiet in his affection for people and things but it is there nonetheless. Buzz is the type of man you can count on. In fact, everyone does. He seems to be able to do everything. There has never been a time in my life where he has not been able to produce when asked. One summer we built a deck together because we could. We put up sheds, finished basements, remodeled closets into bathrooms, and planted vegetable gardens. He is a jack of all trades.
One of my fondest memories of Buzz is one he probably doesn't remember. It was at my fifth birthday party at a McDonalds. The best gift I got came from him. He gave me a Transformer, Grimlock. Since that day, Grimlock has been my favorite. Always will be. All because of Buzz.
Buzz is the type of man who is always watching. He never says much but never misses a thing. He's got everyone else fooled into thinking things get past him. But, they do not.
He is the type of man that I am happy will be in your life. He will love you to a level he won't talk about often. But I know that he is excited. And that makes me happy. If I can give him grand-daughters that will dote on him like he deserves, then I have done my job.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
FMK - Making A Plan
So it has been two days without a post. Part of the reason is because of Street Fighter 4 and MLB 09. The other part is that I have been debating how to continue. So, I think the best thing would be to formulate a plan. Let that be a lesson from dad; when stuck on how to proceed, make a plan. So therefore, starting tomorrow, the list of family introductions will be as follows:
Buzz
Tommy
April
Rick
Connie/Ronnie
Lisa/Vinny/Tori.
I know that seems like cheating on a couple of them. And maybe I will be able to enlist your mom for help on her family members. I do not know them as well as I would like. Perhaps she can help me there. She is home now. Off from work until after you are born. She needed it and so did you. I am a jealous man.
Buzz
Tommy
April
Rick
Connie/Ronnie
Lisa/Vinny/Tori.
I know that seems like cheating on a couple of them. And maybe I will be able to enlist your mom for help on her family members. I do not know them as well as I would like. Perhaps she can help me there. She is home now. Off from work until after you are born. She needed it and so did you. I am a jealous man.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
FMK - 1st
Today was your first official Yankees game. And apparently, you loved every minute of it. Mommy said that you two were moving and grooving throughout the whole thing. I can think of nothing more awesome than the fact that you were excited by baseball. That makes for a happy daddy.
And I suppose it was only proper that your first game was against the Twins.
And I suppose it was only proper that your first game was against the Twins.
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