The New Adventures of Papa and Marlo

I reserved a Zip Car today and drove out to Long Island to meet Marlo, who flew in last night from Virginia to JFK. Today she turned one month old. It was amazing to finally get to see her in person after focusing so much on the one picture I had. She is still so tiny. We played and bonded and eventually she fell asleep on my chest - the sweetest thing ever! Here's a video of our first day together, the first of many videos as you might imagine.

The Falcons are on a roll. This is the best team we've ever had. Really! I mean it this time. Was supposed to meet Kevin last night but I was sick and he was asleep so didn't happen. It was for the best. Hope to be 100% soon.

Despite napping during the middle of it, Thanksgiving was very successful. The food was edible, there weren't any family brawls, what more can you ask for? Obviously it wasn't the same, but I think having a cold and being the world's worst sick person kept me from being as sad as I might otherwise. But everyone was in good spirits and wanting to be a family. Heading back to New York today.

Despite a tough year full of loss, I am very thankful for the blessed life I have including my family, friends, my new baby girl, living in the greatest city on earth, my job, my health and the new bright light that has made its way to my life recently. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! P.S. I'm definitely getting sick and not sure I will fend it off.

It was a long set of flights, connecting in Charlotte. I was tired and not feeling great. I picked up the rental car in Nashville and drove towards home. I stopped on Exit 97 to grab a bit to eat and when I saw Hardee's I started crying. Mama and I had eaten there a few months ago when she was weak from chemo and things were uncertain. It just reminded me of that time and I couldn't choke back the tears. The house looks great and Teresa has done a good job with it. I immediately took a nap though after arriving.

Met Goldberg at Posh then headed to Ninth Avenue Saloon once the crazy karaoke started. Stayed out late and was so tired for my 6:30am car service ride to LGA. Starting to feel sick and don't want to be sick!!

The possible dream season continues with an expected win over the Rams in St. Louis. If we make it to the Super Bowl, I'm there!