There goes another week.

I’m having a really hard time managing time right now, something I have usually been pretty good at. Day jobbe has been very busy and very stressful as of late, things at home have been very busy, writing has been busy, agent chats have been good–which means I’m busy.

Just everything is BUSY.

So excuse me while I catch my breath for a moment.

Last Sunday was Father’s Day, a day I’ve come to appreciate and look forward to since becoming, well, a father. I had a wonderful day with my kids (and wife!), where we got up early and headed out to our favourite local greasy spoon for breakfast with other family members. We then headed home where I got presents! For being a swell dad! Crazy-talk. And there were some cool things under the wrapping paper, like Depeche Mode’s new album, and a copy of Forgetting Sarah Marshall…and…and…a new mp3 adapter for my car! Something I’ve wanted for a long time. I can now listen to audio books on the way into work. Huzzah!

Then I took Charlotte to see Up. And wow, what a FUN movie. Really loved it. The story really hit home with me, how it deals with mortality, family, age, growing old, time, love, disappointment, LIFE. I think, to be honest, this may have become my most favourite of favourite Pixar films, knocking out the beloved The Incredibles.

Up is that good.

And this was the first time I was able to do something with just Charlotte, where we could go out together and talk and have fun. I mean, we’ve done lots of things before like go the the mall or the Aveda salon or whatever, but not like this. We grabbed a show, went to Starbucks, had a drink and talked and joked, and looked at books. It was fun.

After a great Father’s Day, the chaos of the week began with Charlotte’s dance recital. Monday was dress rehersal and Tuesday and Wednesday night were performances. It was crazy, and Erika did an amazing job getting Charlotte ready in time and running her here and there.

We had a bunch of family come to see Charlotte dance on the Tuesday night, which Charlotte loved. She is a real performer and adores the limelight–what a surprise! She’s been accepted into the competitive dance program next year, so she will start dancing 3 nights a week doing jazz, ballet, and tap. She’ll also continue with her gymnastics and swimming as well. She is very much looking forward to the new season–and so am I.

I really love seeing her enjoy the arts.

The rest of the week disappeared into a chaotic wash of running around, which I will get to later, once I try and get some sleep or something.

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