The Little Years
2002 — 2008Before they could outrun me. Before they could out-argue me. Back when "because I said so" still worked.
Brand new to the world
Already laughing at my jokes
Curls and chaos
Attitude is inherited, apparently
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There is no joy in life close to being a parent. These are the moments that put your entire existence into focus.
Before they could outrun me. Before they could out-argue me. Back when "because I said so" still worked.
Brand new to the world
Already laughing at my jokes
Curls and chaos
Attitude is inherited, apparently
School dances, Easter eggs, first day of school photos, and the slow realization that they're smarter than me.
Daddy/Daughter Dance
Summer days
Counting skills on full display
Astros game from the suite
The pool hall apple doesn't fall far
First day of school!
A natural born world shaker
"Daddy, you're funny, fun, mean, and clever. Mostly mean!"
Halloween costume shopping — serious business
They decided to both be skeletons
Fresh-baked rolls from scratch. Proud moment.
My whole world, right here
Road trips, big cities, bigger personalities. They grew up and became people I genuinely like hanging out with.
Fearless Girl, NYC — these two didn't need the statue to prove it
Niagara Falls at night
Graceland — still carrying each other
Double-decker bus through Manhattan
Coffee shop hangs