Parenting responsibilities

While being a father is all fun, there are, surely, some tough moments. For example, consider today.

Timeline

4:00am – Last shot of vodka and beer at the birthday party.
4:15am – Home. Bed.
7:00am – Up to take Maxim for a walk.
10:00am – Back home.

I was still pretty drunk when we went for a walk. Not that I was doing all sorts of stupid things, but my coordination needed more attention than it usually does. Finally, when we arrived to the park and Maxim fell asleep, I layed down on the bench and had a little nap myself.

I vaguely remember people passing by, looking at me and Maxim and trying to figure out what we were doing there. It probably looked like a selfish mother kicked us out or something.

Happy Birthday, Slawa!

Slawa Dyrdine

My good friend Slawa has his Nth birthday today. I congratulate him on the occasion and wish him all the best.

Somehow, every year he makes an impression that he dislikes celebrating birthdays. Especially his own. But, somehow, his birthday parties are the most crowded ones of all I’ve seen. And people have great time. And he seems to enjoy it too. Maybe it’s just the hussle of setting those parties up and cleaning everything after that makes him so … hmm.. unenthusiastic about them.

Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :)