Software Developer, Media Nut, and Proud Father of Two

I'm a weebit late on this, but here goes: Introducing Anna Marie Miller!

More photos can be seen at my Flickr account.

I have to say that being a father of two definitely changes the family of three. Warren, the author of the Cajun Christmas Tales (which Becky illustrates), said that having a second child is always harder on the dad than it is on the mom. Those are some true words and they helped prepare me for the drastic change that has now come about. When Sarah was born, things were a easier. Let's say it's day time and the baby is crying because they're hungry. Hand the baby to mommy for feeding and then I can go about my business. However, this time around I am not so fortunate because while mommy is feeding the baby, there's another little kid running around that needs to be watched. Man... so much for the chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool and all shootin' some b-ball outside of the school... er, sorry, I was having a Fresh Prince moment. Anyway, even when Anna is observing this strange new world and processing everything that she can with the wonders around her, there's still Sarah to tend to and keep an eye on. Anna Marie, she's a keeper. We had forgotten about all of the noises that new born babies make, but man are they cute.

Over the last few years, I've grown to be more family minded and oriented. I have a hobby or two that really aren't considered family friendly (such gaming and the content involved with said games), but I've grown to really consider the time I spend and how it is impacting my family. I'm currently on the hunt for a new job and each time I'm asked what I'm looking for, the first part of my answer has always been, "Benefits that will help my family." If the benefits would help my wife and children more than they would help me, great I say. As the head of the household and provider for my family, I can't help but do whatever I have to do to make sure my family is able to live a happy and joyful life without the worries this world can bring. I could almost certainly get a job working in the downtown or Galleria area in Houston that pays 10, 15, 20 or even $30,000 more than what I make now, but that's more than 10 hours a day that I would be away from my family, and I don't want that. Being able to work from home has allowed me to watch Sarah grow up and to have my breaks here and there to wrestle or tickle whomever is around for a few minutes, to snuggle, or give some affection, or to lend a hand when needed. It's a great thing to have and I wouldn't trade it for the world. The thought of getting a job that takes me away from all of this is daunting; it saddens me to think that Anna would continue to grow and develop and that I wouldn't be around to see most of it; instead, I would only hear about it. God has blessed me with a wonderful family and extended family; we share a closeness that I cherish with all my heart, and I look forward to expanding my family and growing closer with the loved ones that I have now. I'm still learning, but I've come a long way, and so has my brother-in-law Al (keep it up bro!).

Alright, enough mushy talk. I'm off to bed, ciao!