Comments on: the last few weeks.

By: Roads

Roads — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:33:50 +0000

That rigmarole at Canadian customs needs addressing — it’s blatant sexism of the most unpleasant kind.

Amazing to think you could have been travelling with a woman, any woman, and they wouldn’t have singled you out.

What is this? 1936, where men don’t look after and travel with their children? Or 2009, where men and women are equal in the eyes of the law and as parents?

Crikey. The world makes you want to scream sometimes.

By: erynn

erynn — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:41:21 +0000

holy shit my finger hurts from scrolling.

I’ve been meaning to ask you since the guy who sat next to you on the airplane story.. at what point were you able to just reply “dead” when someone asks you about Liz? From the beginning?

By: LisaS

LisaS — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:08:23 +0000

You are a great photographer! What camera do you use??

By: Deb Williams

Deb Williams — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:06:28 +0000

Ehhh, I’m thinking don’t ever let decorum get in the way of a great seagull shot ) Next time around I say put the french fry on that sweet little sleepy head and see what happens.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:10:08 +0000

I think the part in this post about Madeline pointing to the picture literally stole my breath for a moment. After regaining composure, the thought was this:
You are doing a wonderful job as a father, and even though not by choice, as a mother to your best girl. What makes it even more apparent is that your daughter knows who her mother is, that you are strong enough to share that with her despite the hurt.

Just sitting here in awe of your strength.

By: Naomi Larsen

Naomi Larsen — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:22:36 +0000

What a great update. That “mama” part had me instantly in tears. I’ll bet ‘mama’ is very proud of you and how well you’re doing with Maddy. BTW…I’m using a picture of Maddy as an example of how I want my daughter’s (22 months) hair cut
I wish there wasn’t our families weren’t a world apart…Aayla would love to play with Maddy. She always points at her and says “maddy” when we read here. Maybe next time you’re in Vancouver we’ll make the trip for a playdate

By: melanie

melanie — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:00:47 +0000

Love the mini cowgirl shirt. Maybe you should bring Maddy to the Calgary Stampede next summer and then you can dress her up everyday? (And I can show you around because I work for them.)

By: Sarah Thorne

Sarah Thorne — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:51:31 +0000

Hey, It’s the nicest woman in the world… from the plane. She was a doll and it was my pleasure, and I think I wear green marker quite well. -Sarah

By: Childwoman

Childwoman — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:08:51 +0000

Dude, which part of India are you visiting?

By: mom2allboys

mom2allboys — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:14:56 +0000

First of all, I love that photo of Liz on the pile of sticks/rocks in Canada…. so cute and so Maddie! I can’t believe how much they look like each other.
You are simply amazing. I love reading your blog, love seeing your heart, love your little girl, and love how much you love Liz. Maddie sure is a lucky little girl to have a daddy like you. Keep doing what your doing, and keep the memories close.
BTW, we love the Long Beach Aquarium!