Life With Madi

It's been three months since I wrote something here but I am back. To catch up Madi and I have been having a great time. As a matter of fact we spent the first part of her summer vacation together. It was like old times and Madi loved it. I know that I did. my daughter is so vibrant and smart. She is also clever. I noticed her formulating little machinations in her head to get her way when she was told no. Personality wise I noticed she is sociable but a little shy when she first meets someone just like me. I noticed also that she gives up a little too easily and will have a near meltdown when she can't complete or is stuck on something. I'm teaching her to keep going and don't lose your confidence; just try a different approach. Her new motto is practice makes perfect. She couldn't blow a bubble with her gum to save her life and it irked her. Two weeks later after understanding how to do it and practice, my baby is the bubble blowing queen. When I brought Mad...

Official: Partial meltdown likely under way Japan’s top government spokesman says a partial meltdown is likely under way at a second reactor affected by Friday’s massive earthquake. It's been a while since I last made an entry in this journal. I've been busy working and spending very other weekend with Madi.  I need another car since mine just broke the timing belt which means the valves are bent and it needs a head job. Enough of that. Stephanie and I have been communicating better as of late which is good, and Madi seems like she's getting into the idea of seeing her daddy consistently now. She comes home and plays in her room like nothing major and when it's time to go back home to mom she does so with little to no problems. Smart girl. I'm planning on taking Madi to the Rodeo Sat. March 19 at the Reliant Arena to the Kids Country part. I bet she's going to love the petting zoo and pony rides. She always did love horses so that's going to be a re...

Bone marrow donor, recipient meet for first time  Madi woke up at 8:10 am this morning. I made her a bowl of Pops and cut up an apple because she said her tooth was loose. I told her she was getting her big girl teeth, that's why it was loose like that. I made myself a world class omelete and we watched "How To Train Your Dragon". After breakfast we went clothes shopping for Madi at Old Navy and Ross. I bought her two long sleeve shirts one a yellow and white printed thermal and the other, a blue green long sleeve shirt. At Ross, I bought Madi a pair of girls size 10 Sponge Bob tennis shoes. Afterward we went to my mom's house to make the Pillsbury Crescent Roll Pizza Pockets with Madi, Little Willie and his sister Erica. Here are some pics:     This is a pic of me and Madi we took last night. We were happy to see each other after over seven months.  

Storm leaves mess for Houston drivers   Photos: Driving proves dangerous on icy roads. Plus, other scenes from the big chill.   I called Stephanie today at 3:05 pm to let her know that I would pick Madi up at 6. She answered the phone with "What?" and asked "Why are you in such a rush, your mama pushing you?" "I replied "No I ain't seen my daughter in over seven months and I miss her just like I'm sure she misses me." She paused for a few seconds and stated that "I don't want her over there with no female...you living with a bitch?" I said that I live alone, "But what does that matter, didn't you say you had a fiance ?" She pauses again then says "That's my baby." I say " She's mine too, Stephanie." She replies "Well,okay,but you better not bring her back sick." I asked her where do you want to meet so I can see Madi?" She told me that she would call me at 5 o'clock...

Winter storm targets Houston Computer models suggest the precipitation will arrive earlier on Thursday than expected.   I called Stephanie this morning at 9:15 to ask her if she received my text I sent her last night at 6:45 pm. She curtly said yeah and I said if the weather turns out as bad as the news says then I will pick Madi up Saturday at 10 am. She said I know and I said o.k. Bye.Then hung up. This is a forward of the message sent: Fwd : Hi Stephanie, this is Ray. If the weather permits i'm going to pick Madi up Friday at 6 pm. If not then Sat for sure. You can reach me at 8328921152  ------------------------------ --------------- Sent by a Cricket mobile device  ------------------------------ ---------------

Bellaire lawyer indicted in murder-for-hire plot  Got my income tax today so I'm looking forward to seeing Madi and doing some shopping.We may not go too many places  because the weather's supposed to change for the worse and it may snow on Friday. I hope not because if it's too bad we may have to make other plans.We'll just have to see.