I'm a 33-year-old father and husband born and bred in Massachusetts. I have a beautiful son named Will, a gorgeous wife named MJ who is far too hot to have married me, a dog I love and two cats I put up with. I'm a smart-ass former newspaper reporter with a penchant for turning a phrase, who decided to go corporate and is now enjoying life as a content manager for a website.

This blog is not just another "daddy blog." Sure I write about my son, but these pages are a record of my life. I don't just highlight the fun milestones like first steps, I also chronicle the "other stuff." The fights, the torment and the doubt that inevitably come with being a husband and father. It's not always puppy dogs and rainbows, but it is very real. And often there is beauty in the sadness, redemption in the struggle.

Thank you for checking me out, giving me a try and sticking around for the journey. If you'd like to contact me you can email aaron_gouveia (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Happy Freaking New Year

I cannot wait for 2008 to end.

MJ is in the emergency room. We had to go there this morning after she suffered a crippling migraine and couldn’t stop throwing up. To make matters worse, it was JAM PACKED with sick people, which made for a 3-hour wait as she nearly passed out from the pain in the waiting area.

They have her hooked up to an IV, she’s on anti-nausea medication and some kind of crazy-strong headache medicine. They’ve ordered a Catscan for her noggin, but insist it’s more of a precautionary measure. I hope so.

With the exception of Will’s arrival, 2008 has been a shitfest. Problems at work, mortgage troubles, financial crisis, economic bailouts, stock market plunges, leaves of absence and health problems.

Good to see you 2009, now how about bringing some luck with you…

8 comments to Happy Freaking New Year

bloocheese

12/29/2008 at 4:57 pm

Wow… sending some good vibes for y’all.
Please, keep us posted!
Sarah+2girls

12/29/2008 at 5:02 pm

I’m sorry to hear about MJ. I hope all is well with her and you all get some great luck in 2009!
Cape Cod Gal

12/29/2008 at 6:12 pm

OMG! Do you need anything? Please call me if you need anything!

2009 is gonna be fucking awesome! Just wait and see
Meri

12/29/2008 at 8:58 pm

sending good vibes as well-wish there was something I could for you guys.

Let me know!!! I’m only an hour away!

2009 better be bringing some good cheer. I’m right there with ya!
JEE

12/30/2008 at 8:59 am

If she’s at Cape Cod Hospital, unhook her and run!! I always leave there worse than when I went in. I hope she’s going to be ok. If she has any good meds left over tell her sharing is caring. ’08 has been so fugged up all around the government should be handing out free muscle relaxers and a pint of whiskey (to be consumed separately, of course).
Badass Geek

12/30/2008 at 11:09 am

Yikes. Give her my best.
Jenn

12/30/2008 at 11:26 am

I feel the same exact way about 2008 – total shitfest! In fact, I used that exact phrase when I was talking to my husband a couple of days ago.

I’m sorry about MJ! Even minor migraines are so horrible, I can’t imagine what she must be going through. I hope she’s doing all right.
Erica

12/30/2008 at 12:42 pm

Hang in there Aaron!