Jordan's Journey

Lounging with Jordan

She’s so darn capricious. One minute, adorable; the next, pernicious. When she smiles, you can’t help but squeeze her as tightly as possible. She bends and chuckles, and hugs you back.

A portrait of life with Jordan

You will note that Luc is sitting with his family (although disengaged in a video game). Jordan chose a seat at the counter … and she’s standing.

Girls gone wild … for the snow

They bicker constantly, but these two girls rely on one another. Jordan would not be able to step forward in her journey without Jeanette. And Jeanette relishes the many accomplishments of Jordan. I get to enjoy them both.

“Dad, may I have a taste of your wine?”

I look up to see her blue eyes casting down on me, head cocked and a wide smile across her face. Her right arm is slung over my neck. She tilts on her hips, balancing her weight on one leg. Her fingers scratch my neck coyly.

I take a moment to adjust. I’ve been absorbed on the web. It takes me a moment to process her words and shift back to Daddy mode. (more…)