tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15509558439182524312024-02-18T21:06:38.782-05:00SuperDadThis blog was created to journal the ups, downs, ins and outs of being a parent. As I look back at what influence my children have on my life, I thank God for them and my diligence with this blog.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-38000216138970814772018-06-03T12:00:00.000-04:002018-06-03T12:00:04.997-04:00Your first dinner [Molly]It's hard to say it but you are growing into a young woman. As you start your freshman year of high school next year, I am glad to say that I am proud of where you are and the direction you are headed in. You are trending upwards. You are working hard and learning quickly, simultaneously. This week was evident when you made spaghetti and meat sauce and it was so good that I would have paid for itUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-20213300263535479402018-01-15T17:28:00.001-05:002018-01-15T17:28:23.747-05:00Thanksgiving 2017
Molly you did it!
What a great job you did in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade with Miss America herself, Cara Mund. You were with Big City Cheer. You noticed us after we got our whole section to call your name out loud. We were very proud of you! We will probably be doing it again next year...
Gabriella, you were in Philly with Me-Mom and had a great warm day also. We saw you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-64149068476169116282017-10-24T09:30:00.000-04:002017-10-24T09:30:17.922-04:00Hello Aalycia
My name is Uncle Desmond and this is my family. All of us are loving, devoted, sincere and like to have fun. Only Gabriella knows that we are bringing you to live with us for a period...
HastyFamily, this is Aalycia! She is your cousin. She is my niece. She is Aunt Siobhan's (my sister in NY) daughter.
I took Aalycia back to NY because I feel that this is the best decision for her Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-25104440419138331922017-08-02T12:00:00.000-04:002018-01-15T18:14:22.563-05:00Our trip to DC, NYLF drop offGabriella is out and on her own for a week in DC (via Chevy Chase, MD) at the 4H building.
We went down to DC, spent the night, didn't do much in terms of sight-seeing but Dad sure liked the hotel. It was in the city and had a pool. Next time we should stay outside of the city, still get a pool, and plan to do more sight-seeing activities. We should also leave Wilmington a lot sooner so that we Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-19884324225382632762017-04-30T11:23:00.001-04:002017-04-30T11:23:36.799-04:00The Hasty Kids take on Little LeagueSo you two are finally on the same team. Stanton Newport Little League is where you two will first play on the same baseball team all season.
You are on Quentin's, reigning champion, Cardinals. Coach Dwayne isn't the manager but is still involved. Gabriella is playing catcher and Quentin is playing third base for most of the season. Quentin is learning to pitch as well.
Although I expect you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-6070680696799569022017-04-08T12:00:00.000-04:002017-05-01T11:33:15.667-04:00National Geography BeeThe National Geography Bee is like a spelling bee but focused on the subject of World Geography. Molly not only won 2 competitions at her school, but she qualified for the states which was held at her school.
I am proud of you big girl. Everything you do I support and will be there for. You told me that you were the first person in Stanton's history to go to the state level in this competition Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-58739627331913750902017-01-30T12:00:00.000-05:002017-04-30T11:11:27.753-04:00Moana
What a great movie! Our family saw this together at the Brandywine theater and I feel it had a great story-line. The ending was uplifting and the characters were memorable.
I want all of you to remember the spirit that followed Moana. Our inner guide is one of the strongest forces we know. Always consider it.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-55667051593558945482016-11-02T07:08:00.001-04:002016-11-02T07:08:12.211-04:00Halloween 2016Our last official Halloween with the Murphy's! Since moving to Wilmington we've been trekking back-and-forth to Philly every weekday for work but also for the past two years up to Northeast Philly for trick-or-treating with uncle John and aunt Genine.for clarification: Molly was Sue Heck from the Middle, Gabriella was Darla from finding Nemo, and Quentin was a ninja. This was the most fun Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-57482150750610066162016-09-25T12:48:00.001-04:002016-09-25T12:52:48.338-04:00Happy 9th AnniversaryOur children are the best!From decorating the door with the wrong anniversary number to having a ball at Texas Roadhouse, we appreciate your love in every circumstance.Keep up the good sense of humor, your love of food, and your love of life.We Love You!SuperDad akaProud parentUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-10830979179995215742016-09-10T00:54:00.001-04:002016-09-25T12:47:49.548-04:00Texas Roadhouse in AugustThis should have been my birthday celebration witht the family. Instead it was another great time to hang out with people I love most. We went to Texas Roadhouse on a Wild West Wednesday where the steaks are $9.99 and we discovered chili fries.Hasty Children, don't forget to balance spending money to enhance your life with spending money for pleasure. We have had a great 2016 with many Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-25865425376005973152016-09-04T23:42:00.001-04:002016-09-25T13:20:44.764-04:00First day of school 2016-17Molly - You had the day off when your siblings had school so we didn't get a first day shot together. Bright side, no more band and you have the same friends to hang out with this year. Gabriella and Quentin - FFA is never more! You are at the second best Elementary school in the Red Clay School District, Marbrook. Bright side, you are in a place that enables maximum growth socially, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-89538895427708530202016-07-10T07:31:00.001-04:002016-07-10T07:31:41.675-04:00Hasty Life Skills Camp 2016.1Mom dubbed the name but it fits all of you just the same. This is what mt big girl was up to when it came to one randim Summer lunch:Molly 1 vs. Can 0I love you more than you know and hopefully you will get a kick out of thisbwhen you get older. The icing on the cake is that you and Gabriella ate this without mayonnaise!šSuperDad Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-51327543740304742322016-07-03T19:08:00.001-04:002016-07-03T19:08:21.035-04:00New pair of sneakers in JuneI finally bought you a pair of sneakers! We are staying in the New Balance family but here you go. You might remember that your friends would pick on you because the toe part used to flap a little but you earned some character, displayed patience and I hope it all payed off. Now id I can remember to buy you a pair in September and one in February we won't repeat the same embarrassing trend.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-4142063512978820042016-07-03T19:03:00.001-04:002016-07-03T19:03:21.491-04:00Until the last dropSo I went into my bathroom to brush my teeth the other day when I saw the toothpaste look like this,Without a doubt I was proud of all the #HastyKids for a job in efficiency well done.It's the little things that count!SuperDadUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-7753292638139595342016-06-06T15:21:00.001-04:002016-06-06T15:21:41.916-04:00Dogsitting 060616So you really don't like to dogsit Marco, do you? At first he used to poop and/or pee when you would watch him and now he bugs you to tears (remember when Mom and I were at prom and when we spoke you were a mess?).To bring it back to the most recent dogsit ting adventure, you cane home early from school and gave Marco 4 pig ear treats and Katie 1. That should have been a sign right there but it Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-6167811267815089142016-05-30T23:09:00.001-04:002016-05-31T23:23:31.178-04:00Ready and waiting...So you have done it again. Quentin, you have managed to surprise Mom and I again with both of your uniforms on (game & school) after you took your shower. What were you thinking?One thing is for sure, you made us both smile and love you even more!SuperDad Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-74529411229802960132016-05-21T01:30:00.000-04:002016-05-21T01:30:21.471-04:00So much to think about, so little to hear...You don't know it for certain yet but you are going to do great things in this world. I hope you read this when you need to the most.
We had a talk about a week ago while in a Shoprite. You exclaimed that you didn't like the government. In short, I told you research all that the government does before you force your loaded opinion to the masses and you clammed up.
On the ride home you opened Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-13231933810616455412016-05-20T04:00:00.000-04:002016-05-20T04:00:20.084-04:00JDRF 2016I'm so proud of you Molly! You are so driven and that is proven through this effort to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. I know Vincenzo is too young to see how this will benefit him but knowing his love for our family I am sure he will appreciate it when he understands it when he gets older.
http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=5885&pg=personal&px=10925772#.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-42036584054255261272016-05-16T12:19:00.000-04:002016-05-16T12:19:26.231-04:00Happy 8th Birthday GabriellaDays come and go but one thing that I will never forget is the look of pleasure on your face when you're happy. On this 8th birthday we celebrated the day before at Me Moms with your best friend and cousin, Dani Grace.
You and your siblings spent the night before and enjoyed lots of treats and a cake. Uncle John got you a softball bag and is gonna have it embroidered with your name on it. I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-50680026109013242562016-03-11T12:14:00.000-05:002016-05-06T23:01:52.495-04:00Last Saturday night I...
My boy's first trip to the ER had to come on a Saturday night. A GI (gastrointestinal) bug is what the Doctors think it was. While I administered 5 then 10ML of Gatorade every 5 minutes for 20 then another 40 minutes respectively my boy slowly kept it down and recovered without an IV. Shoutout to the nausea medicine administered and the amazing DuPont Children's Hospital for a great staff!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-72181660803363498392016-03-02T07:03:00.001-05:002016-03-02T07:33:48.891-05:00Equal loveWhen it comes to you three, I have equal love! Let me elaborate on what that means to me.Gabriella called me a few minutes ago to ask in her nicest most polite voice, "can I have a muffin?" I replied, "sure just cut it in half."She replied, "thank you" and then came an onslaught of emotion and appreciation for the love I have for you three and vice versa.SuperDad Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-2653735785378512512016-02-21T00:45:00.001-05:002016-02-21T00:45:40.867-05:00Welcome MarcoWelcome Marco from Honey Brook, PA. Your new family is grateful to be blessed by your love.This will serve as a longstanding memory for the HastyKids of getting a puppy and watching it grow up. They will never forget how Marco got car-sick and threw up on Mom's lap. The girls will never forget shopping for his bowls, first toys and name tags. Quentin will never forget teaching him how to climb Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-5089970473269493502016-02-17T07:04:00.001-05:002016-02-17T07:04:29.970-05:00Good gracesā¦I think I'm back in my son's good graces because he called me this morning to complain about his sister. Additionally you tell me where he was wrong which is another notch on the maturation belt.Dear Molly and Ella, Quinten is getting older and more mature. Please take note that he need some independence and cares deeply about his feelings and intellectual capabilities.Love alway,SuperDadUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-15454562113350945592016-01-25T12:47:00.001-05:002016-01-25T12:47:06.131-05:00Habits 012516This says it all. This is the same scene for about a week now. SuperDad to the rescue!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1550955843918252431.post-26739203307376143472015-12-11T15:30:00.000-05:002015-12-09T22:19:42.813-05:00Principles awardI'm so grateful that the principles award my daughter one is not negative. Mostly connotations with the principal and a student would be negative but in this case is the highest award a child to receive.
Gabriella, I'm so proud of you! Yesterday you receive the principles award at family foundations academy and I couldn't be more pleased. This is so important because we highlight your awards Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0