Not an all knowing parent mind you, but a well intentioned dad committed to showing up for my daughter.
I like to think that I can keep her safe. That our home is a safe haven for exploration, learning and other good stuff.
Then the other day, while Mari is taking a nap alone in the master bedroom I hear a loud thud on the floor. Immediately I knew she had fallen off the bed.
That means six separate flights. One was a short flight to San Francisco, the others were cross country flights to the east coast. We faced a cancelled flight, taxiing on the runway for hours (both on departure and arrival), changing diapers stealthily at the gate before departure and a bevy of other obstacles. In the end, we made it to our destination and we made it home. Whew! Now looking at an upcoming fourth trip with Mari, my wife and I feel like seasoned parent travel pros (the keyword is “feel”, there is always more to learn grasshopper).
Here is what I’ve learned from traveling with baby so far. Hopefully it can help you on your own travels with the little one.
Easy to learn. Difficult to master. Snake combat multiplayer goodness all within the convenience of your friendly web browser. It’s no wonder its popularity exploded upon its release.
After having logged more hours playing the game than I care to admit (my high score is 65k), I was surprised to have gained meaningful insights that also ring true in my daily life. Who says video games are just a form of escape?
Departure
I left my job almost six weeks ago.
I wasn’t fired. I willfully resigned.
I had nothing lined up. No other job. No consulting opportunity. No internships. No pet projects.
I had some savings in the bank and my wife is working so it’s not like I was jumping off a cliff with absolutely no safety net. But still I did not know where I would land (still don’t). And of course I do have a baby. Risk and uncertainty were fully present.
I say this because in the busyness of life, I often feel like I have more important things to do:
The list of possible activities is endless.
