Day 1,769 and Day 57 Still Traveling, Still Providing For My Family

Traveling is increasing again. We're in the middle of a pandemic and I'm on the line behind the front line; clinic, hospital, airplanes, shuttles, rideshares. When I'm not traveling, I get to work from home, spend time with my Pre-K, newborn, and wife, who does it all when I'm not there. I appreciate all that she does when I'm not there to wash bottles, change diapers, get the kids in the car to drop off at school, and the list goes on.

We all wish for a better life, but we need to appreciate the way we have it now. It could be worse. 

I sit here at BWI, finished eating my Chipotle chicken bowl, waiting for a flight that doesn't board for another two hours. An airport that I have been to many times. After all the travel, which started a little over 14 years ago, I'm not tired of traveling, just can't get over having to say goodbye to my family. 

I told my 4 year old son that I was traveling again. This after him saying he'll see me in the morning to drop him off at school. This news didn't seem to affect him. He calls me from his iPad, which I told him that if I don't answer, it's because I'm busy with work. He then said, "I work with you". I smiled and told him that would be nice, but who would take care of Mommy and Jellie.

"I take care of them while you work."

My smart and caring son. I could go on with how beautiful and cute my daughter is, but I'll save that for another time.

Day 1,671 - 4 years, 6 months, 27 days : My Little One(s)

My little boy has been ready for the world for a while now. He'll be starting school in a couple weeks, we could only hope. Around the same time, his sister will be with us. That's right, a second bundle of joy.

We had an ultrasound appointment this past Monday. We saw our little lady, pumping her small activist fist in the air. Or maybe she's punching Mommy, screaming "I want out!"

With everything going on, we could only balance humanity by raising two children who will keep an open mind. 

My Love continues to be my number one fan, and in return, I try to be the best for her. Hopefully it isn't another couple years when you hear from me.