Some Notes About Me

Although most fathers love their children the same, there always seems to be different bonds between a father and son and a father and daughter. Since Kris is his only son - Doug's bond is very special with Kris and he ensures that he keeps that bond. They share all kinds of the same interests and you should see when football season is on.....they're always watching every game. His bond with Kris is definitely a healthy father/son bond and he gives them all the attention and affection they need.

Jessica is his little angel. He knows that little girls grow up wanting to marry someone just like their father, so he's thrilled at that prospect.He changed his life around when his children were born. The new Bob Carlisle song called "Butterfly kisses", brings him to tears. It's about a father watching his daughter grow up and eventually marry. It's a beautiful song and because of the lyrics, Doug gets all mushy when he hears it - knowing that some day his little girl will no longer be given him "Butterfly kisses". He does lots with both of his children. He has taken Kris to hockey games and when Jessica doesn't want to go - he then takes her on a special outing. The last one was called a date. Since he would be meeting her after work, he'd be dressed in his suit, so he asked her to get all dressed up so they could go on a father/daughter date. No McDonalds - a very fancy restaurant. He constantly does things with his kids and I get amazed at how much he loves them and how much effort he puts into being a good parent and participating in their lives. Divorce is very hard on kids, but Doug's have adjusted well because of the way he is. He may not be living with the kids, but they know that he is still a part of their lives. Jessican comes and stays here every second weekend and then Kris goes to his mothers every second weekend. This means both families get a break from the children 2 weekends a month and it seems to be working very well as each parent now has more patience and more understanding when the children are with them.
They are very lucky and they know it. We make a big issue out of birthdays, Christmas, Easter and other holidays, telling them how lucky they are to get two of everything. They always agree.

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This is my journal for 1997
My journal for 1998
My journal for 1999
My journal for 2000

This is my journal for 1997

I got rollerblades and all the equipment needed - pads and helmet and I loves rollerblading now. I'm very good at it and I seem like a natural. I love to rollerblade with my friends.

I saved all my money and decided that I wanted to buy a Football since I could then practise at home. Since I've been earning the money, dad wanted to ensure I spent it on something worthwhile, so when I chose a football, dad said it was okay. We went out and practised on the weekend.

Dad took us to the movies and we saw "Men in Black".
It was a really funny movie and we got some junk food to eat there and bring home. Every weekend dad barbeques and cooks us hot dogs and hamburgers.  Jessie likes hot dogs and I like hamburgers. Carol eats hamburgers too but Dad is back to dieting so he had chicken.

Dad took us on a vacation for a week. We stayed at Calabogie Peaks and went to Logos Land (they have really neat water slides and we also went to StoryLand. It was a great vacation and we had a great time. We're going to do it again next year.


I played a big game of football on Saturday and always comes to my games and practises. We won the game and I was really excited and so was dad. We went out and practised some football moves later on in the day. Jessie went and bought me a birthday present - it was a Batman figure and when you take off his cloak, he turns into Bruce Wayne. I really liked that.

In August 1997, Dad took us on a vacation for a week. We stayed at Calabogie Peaks and went to Logos Land (they have really neat water slides and we also wentto StoryLand. It was a great vacation and we had a great time. We're going to do it again next year.
Last year for Christmas I got all kinds of great stuff. I got all kinds of hockey equipment and lots of toys. I also got a lot of other things as well. I also got a big hockey game to play and my Dad and I play it lots. It's nice because we have two Christmas's - one with Dad and one with Mom,
so we end up with lots of gifts.

This is my journal for 1998

This is my journal for 1998 I played football again this year, but for a different team. Since I moved in with my Dad, I had to join the West Ottawa Vikings, and my sister, Jessica also wanted to join so we played on the same team. We had to practice twice a week and we played games every Saturday. We won some and lost some but we had fun. At the end of the season, we had a big banquet and got trophies for different things. I won two trophies (one for being the best offensive lineman.

For Christmas this year, I asked for lots of toys this year and I got everything I asked for. As well, I got a bunch of gifts from my mom, my grandmother and other people. I like having two Christmas's cause I get a lot more stuff now.


I got roller blades and all the equipment needed - pads and helmet and I love roller blading now. I'm very good at it and I seem like a natural. I love to roller blade with my friends and when I come to my dad's house.

I saved all my money and decided that I wanted to buy a basketball with it so I could practise at home.Since I've been earning the money, dad wanted to ensure I spent it on something worthwhile, so when I chose a basketball, dad said it was okay. We went out and practised on the weekend.

Dad took us to the movies and we saw "Men in Black".
It was a really funny movie and we got some junk food to eat there and bring home. Every weekend dad barbeques and cooks us hot dogs and hamburgers.  Kris likes hot dogs and I like hamburgers.
Carol eats hamburgers too but Dad is back to dieting so he had chicken.

This is my journal for 1999

This year I played football again. I only won one award.
I loved the Banquet that they have every year. This year they had Chicken. I get lots of chicken at home, so I like it.

Christmas was great. I got tons of toys. More than I asked for. It's great to be a kid!! *S*

This is my journal for 2000

This year I played football again. I only won three awards.
I loved the Banquet that they have every year. This year they had Chicken. I get lots of chicken at home, so I like it.

Christmas was great. I got tons of toys. More than I asked for. It seems I always do get more than I ask for. :)

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